[View of Gypsum, Colorado from the hills.] Named for the local gypsum deposits, Gypsum is a small home rule municipality. It’s located just west of Eagle and east of Glenwood Springs.
In 2010 the town recorded a population of 6,477 residents. It’s home to the American Gypsum drywall plant and mine. Situated in Eagle County, Gypsum was incorporated in 1911.
Main Attractions
Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) – The second busiest airport in Colorado during a peak winter day, EGE is located in town. It offers year round flights to Denver International Airport (DEN) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
Accommodations
American Gypsum’s mine in Gypsum from the haul road looking east.
Things To Do near Gypsum, CO
Towns:
- Avon (28mi)
- Beaver Creek (30mi)
- Dotsero (6mi)
- Eagle (7mi)
- Eagle-Vail (31mi)
- Glenwood Springs (24mi)
- Minturn (34mi)
- Red Cliff (42mi)
- Vail (37mi)
- Wolcott (17mi)
Transportation:
- Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)
- Eco Transit
