Surrounded by the White River National Forest and the greater Colorado Rocky Mountains, Gypsum has access to boundless outdoor adventures. In winter, head to nearby ski villages, like Aspen and Vail, to hit the trails. The Eagle River cascades through town, and the Colorado River is within easy reach, making the region a paradise for fishing, kayaking, and rafting. Relax in the town’s restaurants and shops. Explore Gypsum’s camping options to find a scenic basecamp—cabins, yurts, and glamping tents are perched on hillsides, offering mountain views and wooded retreats, while tent and RV campsites embed you in the landscapes. As its name promises, Sylvan Lake State Park has a lake ringed with woodlands as its focal point. The park offers maintained campgrounds. Venture deeper into the White River National Forest and surrounding BLM land (maintained by the Bureau of Land Management) to find dispersed camping areas and primitive campgrounds.