Horse Pasture Site

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Colorado River Valley Field Office (Bureau of Land Management CO) · Open Access

6,229 ft
Elevation
Horse Pasture Site is a fishing access point located along the Colorado River. Boat access is not located here but is upstream at the Community Site. For more information, please contact the Colorado river Valley Field Office.

Getting there

I-70 Exit 140 at Gypsum and turn south. Turn right on the frontage road (Old Highway 6) and go 2.5 miles past the roundabout. You will pass the Gypsum Campground and Community Site before you enter the Horse Pasture Site on your left.

39.64990, -106.99243 · 39°38'59.6"N 106°59'32.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F364353627183898779654936
Low °F152028354451595850382716
Precip in1.71.61.32.32.11.01.01.52.22.11.71.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

No fee

Stay limit: April-August: 7 Days, September-March: 14 days.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Horse Pasture Site

Can you reserve a site at Horse Pasture Site?
No. Horse Pasture Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Horse Pasture Site?
April-August: 7 Days, September-March: 14 days.

Camping near Horse Pasture Site

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.