Difficult Campground and Group Campground
Alert! This campground will be closed beginning Sept. 12, 2022 for repaving through at least mid-October.
This campground is close to Aspen, Colorado. There are 47 campsites & a group area which can accomodate up to 20 people & 10 vehicles. Difficult Campground is located five miles southeast of Aspen on Highway 82. The 47 sites have limited spurs to accommodate trailers up to 40'. Please note that vehicles over 35 feet in length are prohibited over Independance Pass but can access the campground via Aspen. Water, garbage and vault toilets are provided for visitors.
Difficult Campground provides access to hiking trails and fishing sites along the Roaring Fork River and neighboring beaver ponds. It's located at an elevation of 8,180' and has a five-day stay limit. The campground has many trees and many sites are shaded.
Difficult Campground also has a Day Use Area, Trailhead and a Group Camping Site.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | For current fire conditions or weather closures contact Aspen & Sporis Ranger District |
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Reservations: | Reservations can be made by visiting Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance for standard sites or 12 months in advance for group sites. Some sites are first come first served. |
Fees: | Check our forest-wide campground table for current pricing.
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Open Season: | May - Oct. |
Usage: | Heavy |
Restrictions: |
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Closest Towns: | Aspen, CO |
Water: | Drinking Water |
Restroom: | Vault Toilets |
Information Center: | Aspen & Sporis Ranger District, (970) 925-3445 or (970) 963-2266. |
General Information
Directions:From Aspen, CO take Highway 82 for 5 miles southeast. Look for the US Forest Service Difficult Campground sign on the right, past Mile Marker 45.
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.14167, -106.77083
39°8'30"N, 106°46'15"W
Activities
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | 45 single site(s), 1 20-50 people group 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=70058&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
No. of Accessible sites | 2 of 46 |
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=70058&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
Pavement Type for Parking | No |
Hookup - Water | No |
Hookup - Sewer | No |
Dump Stations | No |
Hookups - Electric | No |