CampgroundHidden gem

Silver Bell Campground

Aspen, Colorado

Small 14-site camp at 8,460 feet near the Maroon Bells.

Price
From about US$15 a night (recreation.gov listing, check current rate)
Booking
Best to book
Sites
14

A tiny White River National Forest campground at 8,460 feet on the Maroon Creek road, close to the Maroon Bells. Warm days, cool evenings and afternoon thunderstorms are the pattern. It is a rare and affordable way to sleep close to Aspen's famous peaks.

Good to know

  • Book as soon as the window opens
  • Maroon Lake road needs a bus or reservation in season
Best time
July to September
Open
Summer
Getting there
Paved Maroon Creek Road, short campground drive
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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