About Difficult Campground
Number of accommodations: 47
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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.
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
Jerry W
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: DIFF
sites are separated enough to have some privacy. close proximity to Aspen. beautiful steam close by.
Kelsey M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: DIFF
This was great because it was one of the last spots open after the normal summer dates. Perfect for enjoying Aspen and Maroon Bells. A very lovely campground.
Kaci S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: DIFF
Was disappointed to find out that the campsite we had paid for was apparently booked ahead of time by another party and occupied when we arrived. We were asked to set up camp in the parking lot of the day use area. Poor experience.
JIM I
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: DIFF
September 2019: Arrived to catch Peak of Aspen Fall Leaf Change. Very comfortable campground. Extensive Hiking Trails and Beautiful Difficult Creek. No 4G-LTE cell signal. Campsite has Electric. Water stations available in several locations.
Vault toilets thru out campground and very clean facility.
Liked the proximity to Maroon Bells.
Chipmunks 🐿 everywhere. Stayed three nights in our RV. Recommend stopping at High Mountain Pies and Earl’s in Leadville.
Will return soon.
Ralph R
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: DIFF
Camp see was clean and well maintained, although the fire pit hadn't been emptied of previous ash, and wood remnants. Site was quiet in the evenings, met some wonderful people, and would definitely go back.
Courtney J
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: DIFF
We stayed here before heading over to do the Four Pass Loop and it was a great little spot - tucked away from the road, plenty of privacy, and easy access to water and restrooms. I'd absolutely stay here again.
Jennifer M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: DIFF
This campground is beautiful. Site 4 is spacious and more isolated than some of the others. Clean bathrooms. Loved it so much we came back the next year and booked the same sight. Only minutes away from Aspen.
Stephen C
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: DIFF
Campground is close to Aspen but far enough out to ensure a 'rustic' experience.
Anthony W
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: DIFF
Beautiful campground and bathrooms were very clean.
Tiffany S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: DIFF
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Location Difficult Campground
Address:
665 Difficult Campground Rd
Aspen, CO, 81611
United States
665 Difficult Campground Rd. Aspen CO 816511
Take Highway 82 for 5 miles southeast of Aspen, Colorado. Look for USFS
Difficult Campground sign on the right, past Mile Marker 45.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.1417 / -106.771
Elevation: 2494 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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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. |
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All garbage shall be removed from the site and deposited in the appropriate receptacle by check out time. |
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Off Highway Vehicle Use in not allowed at group or any other site in campground |
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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. |
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Fires are restricted to the metal fire rings or pedestal grill, no other open burning is allowed. |
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Tent camping is allowed on flat, gravel areas shown inside the designated area. |
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RV's and campers must be parked on the hardened gravel surface. |
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RV's and campers cannot hook up to water via the spigots, spigot is for self-fill jugs only. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Customer Service Contact 801-226-3564 or Help.WhiteRiver.Aspen@AmericanLL.com |
