State Park
Himes Peak
Gypsum, CO
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- Address:Gypsum, CO
About
The Himes Peak Campground has 11 campsites. It provides direct access to Big Fish Trail 1819, and hiking in the Flat Tops Wilderness. Fishing in nearby Rainbow Lake and Big Fish Lake is good. Elk hunting can be very good in season.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
No pets allowed
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Himes Peak
Trail
Trappers Lake Loop Trail
Colorado
5.5 mi1,024 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Trappers Lake, Wall Lake, and Island Lakes Loop
Colorado
23.1 mi4,869 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Devils Causeway Loop Trail
Colorado
10.6 mi3,005 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Little Causeway Lake
Colorado
3.3 mi853 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Devil's Causeway, Lost Lakes, and Chinese Wall
Colorado
22.4 mi6,414 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Devil's Causeway, Skinny Fish and Trappers Lake Loop
Colorado
30.6 mi6,604 ftgain
Expert
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page
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