White River National Forest
White River National Forest is a National Forest in northwest Colorado. You will find it 5 mi southeast of Gypsum. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1891.
A national forest, 5 mi southeast of Gypsum
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 11°, with about 39" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Eagle is the nearest base
Eagle is 7 miles northeast, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1891
White River National Forest dates from 1891. About ↓
Best months: Jun, Aug and Sep
June, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 76–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Eagle County Regional (EGE) has airline service, about 6 miles from White River National Forest.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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The months below show the weather around White River National Forest.
White River National Forest
White River National Forest is a National Forest in northwest Colorado. It is named after the White River that passes through its northern section. It is the most visited National Forest in the United States, primarily from users of the twelve ski areas within its boundaries.
The forest contains 2,285,970 acres (3,571.8 sq mi, or 9,250.99 km2). In descending order of land area it is located in parts of Eagle,
- Type
- National forest
- Established
- 1891
- Area
- 3,574 square miles
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.5K a year
Towns to stay in near White River National Forest
To stay close, try Eagle (9) and Avon (45).
Eagle
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
7,280 people
7 mi northeast of White River National Forest
Snowmass Village
2,965 people · 34% vacation homes
24 mi south of White River National Forest
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From White River National Forest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 9 9 hotels | 7,280 | $695K | A− |
| Avon 34% vacation homes | 21 mi east | 30 min | 45 29 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 15 lodges & cabins | 6,184 | $549K | C− |
| Aspen 24% vacation homes | 25 mi south | 40 min | 51 38 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 10 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 6,489 | $820K | C− |
| Snowmass Village 34% vacation homes | 24 mi south | 35 min | 38 33 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins | 2,965 | $1,730K | — |
| Vail 51% vacation homes | 29 mi east | 45 min | 65 46 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 14 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 4,407 | $1,401K | D |
| Glenwood Springs | 24 mi west | 35 min | 32 16 hotels · 6 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds | 10,395 | $619K | D |
| Gypsum | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 3 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 9,212 | $633K | A |
| Edwards 23% vacation homes | 15 mi east | 20 min | 8 6 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins | 10,785 | $937K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to White River National Forest
Other well-known places within 67 miles.
Big draw39 mi MountainMount Elbert
34 mi MountainMaroon Bells
119 mi Ski areaBeaver Creek245 runs · 4,046 ft vertical
228 mi Ski areaVail322 runs · 3,523 ft vertical
39 mi Ski areaCopper Mountain153 runs · 2,644 ft vertical
328 mi Ski areaAspen Mountain138 runs · 3,299 ft vertical
67 mi MountainMount Blue Sky
418 mi Canyon & gorgeGlenwood CanyonPhoto credits
Mount Elbert: Hogs555 (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Maroon Bells: Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Beaver Creek: Unknown, Public domain · Vail: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Copper Mountain: Jarrod Doll from United States of America, CC BY 2.0 · Aspen Mountain: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Blue Sky: Lookinhere, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Glenwood Canyon: White River National Forest U.S. Forest Service, Public domain
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Your questions on White River National Forest
What town is White River National Forest near?
Gypsum, CO, about 5 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit White River National Forest?
June, August and September, with highs of 76–84°.
What is the closest airport to White River National Forest?
Eagle County Regional (EGE), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Denver (DEN), about 120 miles.
Where should I stay near White River National Forest?
Eagle (7 mi, 9 places to stay), Avon (21 mi, 45 places to stay) and Aspen (25 mi, 51 places to stay).
Advice from Gypsum
No one has shared advice yet; Gypsum’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.