Eagle River Recreation Management Area

The Eagle River Extensive Recreation Management Area provides excellent recreational opportunities, especially for fishers and boaters visiting the area. The recreation sites just a few miles from Gypsum provide camping facilities and boat access. Allows for year round whitewater rafting, and it is a popular place for fly fishing. The level of rafting on this river overall is class III-IV. The trip length is about 3 - 4 hours. The best time top raft is late May to early July. For more information, please contact the Colorado Field Office.