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Silver Bell Campground
Located just outside Aspen, Colorado, Silver Bell Campground is hemmed in by aspen groves and subalpine forests on the banks of Maroon Creek within the iconic Maroon Bells Scenic Area. The campground sits at an elevation of 8,460 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 Bell Campground has 14 sites, including tent-only and walk-in sites. RVs and trailers are welcome at the standard sites. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, and campfire rings. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Silver Bell campsites 2-4 and 8-14 are not available for advanced reservation on Recreation.gov and are set aside as first-come, first-served for up to the five day stay limit.
Please visit the welcome station on Maroon Creek Road during staffed hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the day of arrival to check availability. The campground is usually full before noon during peak Summer/Fall season.
Access to Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness trails where restrictions apply.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Reserve at Recreation.gov |
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| Permit Info: | 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. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: |
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| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
| Information Center: | Supervisor's Office: 900 Grand Ave. Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 970-945-2521 |
General Information
Directions:Located 5.5 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.
Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 14 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70060&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
| Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70060&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
| Pavement Type for Parking | No |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |