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Gypsum Colorado Aerial View
View of Gypsum, CO from the hills.

Gypsum, Colorado

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Named for the local gypsum deposits, Gypsum, CO 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. It resides at 6,312 feet in elevation.

Gypsum Colorado American Gypsum Mine
American Gypsum’s mine in Gypsum from the haul road looking east.

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).

Recreation

Camping: Read about the camping near Vail, Eagle and Gypsum.

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Aerial View North of Gypsum CO
Aerial view just north of Gypsum, CO. Photo: stevbach1

Activities near Gypsum

Federal Lands:

  • Eagle River
  • White River National Forest

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
  • Silver Mountain Express

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