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Difficult Campground

Difficult Campground
Difficult Campground
Difficult Campground
Difficult Campground
Difficult Campground

About Difficult Campground

Located 5 miles southeast of Aspen, Colorado, Difficult Campground sits on the banks of the Roaring Fork River on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies. Campsites are nestled in a mixed forest of aspen, cottonwood, pine, fir, scrub oak, and spruce, and several are at the river's edge, offering an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.

Number of accommodations: 47

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 13

Sites & Availability

47 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 001, Loop: GRP
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$120.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
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🚐 013, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
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🚐 018, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
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🚐 019, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
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🚐 021, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
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🚐 027, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: DIFF
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$33.00
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 040, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 041, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 042, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 044, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 045, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 046, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 047, Loop: DIFF
No Hookups
$33.00
/ per night

Reviews (441)

What Guests Are Saying

Difficult Campground is praised for its beautiful setting, with well-spaced, private sites nestled among trees, and proximity to Aspen and nearby trails. Campers enjoyed clean facilities and friendly hosts who were attentive and helpful. While some sites may be less desirable, overall, visitors found it a peaceful and enjoyable experience, with opportunities for wildlife sightings and easy access to outdoor activities.

Review Summary

4.6
441 reviews
5
74.1%
327
4
15.2%
67
3
6.1%
27
2
3.6%
16
1
0.9%
4

Sandy H

Verified

July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 028, Loop: DIFF

5

This campsite was quiet, and private. It was easy to back up our teardrop camper into the spot and we did not need to use our balancing blocks. We were able to ride our bikes to town, yet we were close to nature (we saw a moose).

Karrie H

Verified

July 9, 2024 Stayed at: 002, Loop: DIFF

5

Nice clean campground w decent size sites, water available for rv’s. Close to town and other adventures!

Michele D

Verified

July 9, 2024 Stayed at: 019, Loop: DIFF

5

We have stayed in Difficult Campground every year that we attend the Aspen Jazz Festival. It’s magical and the paved entrance is very nice. We usually see moose which is always a thrill. Bathrooms are super nice.

Abigail K

Verified

July 8, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: DIFF

5

Campgrounds were clean and perfect! Highly recommend.

Vickie C

Verified

July 6, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: DIFF

5

The campgrounds are beautiful and well maintained and the rangers were friendly and informative. We went to as many of the hiking areas as possible and enjoyed them all. You just have to be prepared for no phone service at the campground.

SUSAN S

Verified

July 5, 2024 Stayed at: 030, Loop: DIFF

1

I think the new parking policy for use is ridiculous! never before have we had to pay to go hiking it difficult. It's a national forest trail. Cash only no credit cards no way to pay online no discount for seniors. The whole thing is totally absurd. How can this happen? How could the forest service let this happen how could the
County commissioners let this happen? This is a historic exercise trail for locals of. Aspen Colorado.

Susanna Y

Verified

July 4, 2024 Stayed at: 027, Loop: DIFF

4

We stayed for 1 night in late June for a big Colorado road trip and this was our first ever camping experience. We were afraid of the bears but didn’t encounter one during our stay. Loved how the camp host described them as big raccoons - completely food motivated. Our site was close to the bathroom (very clean) and water source. Only complaint was that there aren’t shower facilities but aside from that it was lovely. Campsite felt very private and the sound of stream was so nice to fall asleep to. Make sure to bring cash for firewood if this is your first camping experience.

David R

Verified

July 3, 2024 Stayed at: 021, Loop: DIFF

5

One of my favorite campgrounds anywhere. Camp hosts are excellent too.

Helen P

Verified

June 9, 2024 Stayed at: 044, Loop: DIFF

5

Excellent helpful & friendly host. Beautiful location.

Charles M

Verified

May 28, 2024 Stayed at: 045, Loop: DIFF

5

Great Hosts. Beautiful canyon.

Location Difficult Campground

Address:
665 Difficult Campground Rd
Aspen, CO, 81611
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.1417 / -106.771

Elevation: 2494 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Dogs must be always on leash within the two sites and anywhere in this area.Campers must occupy the site the first night at a campsite. This prevents booking the site for Fri-Sun and showing up on Saturday.Campers may leave the site for 24 hours and must occupy the site otherwise. This allows a camper to say go for an overnight backpack trip in the woods for one night and come back to their campsite the next day.

General

All food, beverage and trash must be always attended by an adult, this requires someone within 100 feet of the attractants. Otherwise, all attractants shall be stored in a locked vehicle/camper or food lockers.Those camping must adhere to the food storage rule as well and store all attractants in a locked vehicle unless attending the food, garbage, etc.

General

All garbage shall be removed from the site and deposited in the appropriate receptacle by check out time.

General

Off Highway Vehicle Use in not allowed at group or any other site in campground

General

Check in time is 2:00pm and Check out time is 11:00amIt is imperative that you are clear from the site at 11:00am on your check out day so the host can come prepare the site for the next event. Please don't be the group that makes the incoming group have to wait.

General

Fires are restricted to the metal fire rings or pedestal grill, no other open burning is allowed.

General

Tent camping is allowed on flat, gravel areas shown inside the designated area.

General

RV's and campers must be parked on the hardened gravel surface.

General

RV's and campers cannot hook up to water via the spigots, spigot is for self-fill jugs only.

General

Check with the Ranger District or American Land and Leisure prior to our event to investigate fire restrictions.In the event of fire restrictions, you may only be able to use propane cooking facilities.

General

Quite hours are from 10pm to 6am, please respect other visitors to the area and the neighboring campsites. Sound travels in the mountains, don't be that rowdy party that disturbs others.

General

VENDOR AND EVENT REQUIREMENTS Renters of these sites may hire vendors to support their use such as catering, flowers, music, ceremony efficient, photography, chair rental, etc. These vendors are not required to obtain a separate permit to provide these services. However, the party who rented Windy Point via Recreation.gov is responsible for all actions and/or damage taken by the vendors. The vendor must follow all site rules. All vendors shall adhere to check-in/out times for set up and especially retrieval of their equipment. In event the vendor does not retrieve their equipment, the renter is responsible to remove the equipment by noon on checkout day.

General

Vendor Requirements-Commercial Filming and Still Photography: purpose is for a pre-paid film/photography service to document the event only. The products are only available to the client who reserved the group site and their guests. No re-sale is allowed. -Food and Drink Catering: purpose is for a prep-paid food/beverage service provided by the client who booked the group site for the sole service to their guests of the event. No other service shall be offered to other recreation visitors. -Music: Music shall be 80 decibels or less as to not disturb other forest users. Music and the overall event shall adhere to the posted quite hours of 10pm to 6am, the event must shut down between those hours. -Chair and Seating: Additional pre-paid seating may be provided by the client who booked the event site. All seating shall be placed on hardened surfaces. Even numbers shall meet posted site limitations.-Event Tents: Appropriately sized tents shall only be placed on/over gravel, hardened areas such as the parking area, concrete pad, or gravel gathering area at Forest Loop. No tents allowed on grass, in the woods etc.-Flowers and other decorations: A pre-paid vendor hired by the client who booked the group site is allowable. All decorations shall be removed immediately post event and not be allowed to bow away or be strewn about the site. Decorations shall bot be affixed to natural features such as trees, rocks, or other vegetation. -Release or throwing of animals, vegetation, or any other materials: Ariel release of any/all items such as but not limited to doves, other birds, butterflies, balloons, rice, petals, flowers, fireworks, reveal features, or any other item is prohibited. These users are not considered nominal and are prohibited. This is a natural environment, and all celebratory its shall reflect the setting.

General

Customer Service Contact 801-226-3564 or Help.WhiteRiver.Aspen@AmericanLL.com

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