Silver Bar Campground

Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, Colorado, United States
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About Silver Bar Campground

Silver Bar Campground is located approximately five miles southwest of Aspen, Colorado, on the banks of Maroon Creek. The campground is adjacent to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station. This small, primitive, campground features four tent-only, walk-in sites with centralized vault toilets only a few yards away from each campsite. A single accessible campsite is located near the toilets and water source. The campground sits at an elevation of 8.5 ft, allowing guests to experience warm summer days and cool evenings with probable afternoon thunderstorms. Properly licensed anglers may fish in Maroon Creek, which runs along the eastern edge of the campground. Come prepared for changing weather conditions. Snow is possible even at the peak of summer.

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4 total sites
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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4 Sites Available

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⛺ 001, Loop: SILV Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ 002, Loop: SILV Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ 003, Loop: SILV Tent
Gravel · Yes shade
⛺ 004, Loop: SILV Tent
Gravel · Yes shade

Reviews

110 reviews

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Silver Bar Campground is a well-maintained and beautiful spot, offering clean facilities and friendly staff. The campground features only four sites, providing a sense of privacy and easy access to the nearby creek and Maroon Bells scenic area. While some sites are more exposed than others, the overall ambiance, including the sound of the rushing water and ample shade, makes it a highly recommended destination for camping enthusiasts.

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4.7

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2 stars 2.7% (3)
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Nick C

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September 20, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV

Wonderful Site.

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Rachel B

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September 16, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILV

Excellent location! Short drive up to the bells and Aspen is pretty close by for anything you may need in town.

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Harsh J

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September 4, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV

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Melannie D

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August 9, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV

Loved this campground, can’t wait to come back!

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Chris Z

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August 5, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILV

Fantastic campsite. Well-maintained, clean, friendly staff.

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Paige D

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August 4, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV

Teeny campground with access to the river. We stayed at 4 in a Campervan. The parking was not level but the access to the creek and maroon bells area made it worth it.

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Kristin A

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June 30, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV

What a gem! Close to a bevy of trails, this campground will lull you with the creek and its privacy (only four sites). We had ample shade.

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Stephen A

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June 16, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV

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Sally E

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June 14, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV

Silver Barr only has 4 sites. The only one with any privacy is #1, and its a bit of a walk to the site from parking. The others are all completely out in the open. #2 has no creek access. #3 and #4 are close to the creek which is nice. I just wasn't impressed by this campground.

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Thomas S

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June 1, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV

Lovely spot right next to a classic Aspen river. Felt very lucky being able to go up to the Bells at anytime. Clean. Someone left a lot of firewood. Very happy here !!

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Location & Directions for Silver Bar Campground

Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, CO 81623 United States

Elevation: 2,582 ft

Getting There

Located approximately 5 mi 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 Welcome Station. Silver Bar Campground is o...

Nearest town

Carbondale, CO - 33 mi

About 46 min to downtown

Highway access

Silver Bar Campground is accessible via Highway 82, which is approximately 5 miles northeast in Aspen. From Highway 82, take the Maroon Creek Road exit to reach the campground.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check out time

11AM

  • The Welcome Station is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Check in at the Welcome Station within 24 hours of your reserved time to avoid site forfeiture.

Site capacity

  • Total stay limit of five days at Maroon Bells campgrounds.
  • Campsites allow a maximum of 8 people and 2 tents within defined boundaries.

Site types & loops

  • Camping is allowed only in developed campgrounds or designated campsites.
  • Horses are prohibited in all campgrounds.
  • Overnight camping in wilderness areas necessitates registration and proper food storage in bear canisters.

Fees & deposits

  • A $10 car pass is required, in addition to the camping fee, for access to your campsite.

Local regulations

  • Independence Pass is usually open from Memorial Day to mid-October, but check for weather conditions.

General

  • This area provides access to the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area.

Pets

  • Pets must always be leashed in the Maroon Bells Scenic Area and designated Wilderness.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Store all food and scented items securely when unattended; bear-proof lockers and trash receptacles are available.

Fires & fuel

  • Obtain firewood locally to prevent spreading harmful organisms; visit dontmovefirewood.org for details.

Amenities

  • Visit the provided link for more information on White River National Forest.

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