Colorado · Lake fishing · Gypsum · Near Glenwood Springs

Bison Lake

Is Bison Lake open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Limited parking at Snowmass Creek Trailhead
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Grizzly Creek Trail Closure
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026-02 · USFS · White River National Forest
Ruedi Marina Day Use area Dump Station is CLOSED
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Asbestos safety closure - Camp Hale
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

As of Nov 12, 3:20 AM MST · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bison Lake is a 48-acre lake near Gypsum, Colorado, at about 10,760 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Add any of these when you start a trip

Sleep close
Supply Basin Campground
Campground
Campground · 1.4 mi from the trail
Eat after
Arby's
Fast food
On your way back · 14 mi
If it rains
Iron Mountain Hot Springs
Hot spring
In town
Thermal springs in Colorado

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