Recreation Region: Aspen - Sopris Ranger District

Silver Queen Campground

Located just outside Aspen, Colorado, Silver Queen Campground is hemmed in by aspen groves, a short walk from Maroon Creek, with views of 14,018 foot Pyramid Peak within the iconic Maroon Bells Scenic Area. The campground sits at an elevation of 8700 feet, allowing guests to experience warm summer days and cool evenings with probable afternoon thunderstorms. Come prepared for changing weather conditions. Snow is possible even at the peak of summer.

Silver Queen Campground has five campsites available for advanced reservation which are able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs (30-foot RV limit).

Sites are equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, campfire rings and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Horses are not allowed in the campground.

Nearby access to Access to Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness trails where restrictions apply.

Dates and pricing listed under Developed Campgrounds.

General Information

Those camping in developed sites in the Maroon Valley must purchase a vehicle pass to drive to their designated campground at the Welcome Station across from the Silver Bar Campground.

5 day stay limit. Check out time is 2:00 p.m.
8 person, two car limit per campsite.
Pets must be on a leash at all times while visiting campgrounds AND within designated Wilderness. The leash should not exceed 6 feet in length.
Camping in developed campgrounds and/or designated campsites only.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.129071

Longitude: -106.901885

Directions

Located 6.5 miles southwest of Aspen, Colorado, on Maroon Creek Road. From Highway 82 take the Maroon Creek Road exit at the roundabout on the West edge of town. Follow Maroon Creek Road to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station.

Coming to Aspen via Independence Pass: Take Highway 82 West from downtown Aspen 1 mile to the roundabout (rotary). From the roundabout, take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 miles to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station. You will pass Aspen High school and Aspen Highlands Ski Area on the way to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station, Independence Pass (Highway 82) is normally open from Memorial Day through mid-October, weather dependent. If you are planning an event during these times, please call the Colorado Department of Transportation Hotline for road updates at (877) 315-7623.

Coming to Aspen via Glenwood Springs: Take Highway 82 for 40 miles to the roundabout (rotary). From the roundabout, take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 miles to the Welcome Station.