Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Gypsum, Colorado, is a small town located in the west end of the Eagle Valley in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Surrounded by mountain ranges, this town is located only 30 minutes from the famous skiing resort Beaver Creek and 45 minutes from Vail. Enjoy several year-round celebrations and festivals when visiting Gypsum.
Located off interstate 70, The Rittenhouse Restaurant and Inn provides a cozy and relaxed environment, where visitors not only can enjoy the surroundings of the Eagle River, but also great food and overnight stay in one of their four inviting rooms. Because of their limited room space, visitors are encouraged to make reservations in advance for overnight stays.
Lodging also is available at the A.J. Brink Outfitters at Sweetwater Lake Resort which offers 6 fully functional cabins, 4 motel units, several campsites and breathtaking views all around. This resort also offers a variety of activities, such as boating, fishing, hunting and horseback riding.
If traveling by RV, the River Dance RV Resort provides full hook-up sites with private landscaped patios for RV's of all sizes. With over a mile of lake frontage, this private campground allows offers a variety of activities, such as trout fishing and white water rafting. Enjoy fresh cinnamon rolls and coffee on the waterfall deck. Reservations are encouraged.
Also on South Frontage Rd., the BLM Campground is located on the Colorado River. This campground does not take reservations; it operates on a first come, first served basis. Several other lodging options are nearby. About 8 miles from Gypsum, in the town of Eagle, you can enjoy the AmericInn Hotel and the Silver Leaf Inn & Suites. The towns of Avon, located about 25 minutes from Gypsum, and Vail, which is located about 45 minutes away, also provides several other hotels and resorts with year-round activities to enjoy.