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About Silver Bar Campground
Number of accommodations: 4
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Reviews (107)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Sundeep C
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
So beautiful
Steve F
VerifiedNovember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILV
Wonderful camping at this amazing destination. Sites are a bit small but considering the location well worth it. Friendly and helpful staff!
Steve F
VerifiedNovember 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILV
Wonderful camping at this amazing destination. Sites are a bit small but considering the location well worth it. Friendly and helpful staff!
Paul C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
Beautiful camp site only a short walk from parking. I really enjoyed the parking pass to bypass taking the bus to the Maroon Bells. Nice tent pad but we elected to sleep in our vehicle because of rain.
Paul C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
Beautiful camp site only a short walk from parking. I really enjoyed the parking pass to bypass taking the bus to the Maroon Bells. Nice tent pad but we elected to sleep in our vehicle because of rain.
Benjamin L
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Silver Bar is my favorite site in the maroon Bells area. Camp sites are more private!
Benjamin L
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Silver Bar is my favorite site in the maroon Bells area. Camp sites are more private!
Sarah S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILV
We LOVE this campsite and feel it is the best one out of the four in this ring (and maybe all of Maroon Bells). There is a very short walk down to the river, which has a fallen log creating a short waterfall. This also creates "white noise" such that you don't hear the people at other campsites. The Rangers were friendly and the vault toilet restroom was exceptionally clean. We also had more shade during the day than other sites (but note that it's not complete shade all day). To help others understand the 4 sites... Site #1 is very secluded and off by itself, but farthest from the river. Site #2 and Site #3 are closer to the river, and have tent pads that are fairly close together, and people have worn a path between them, so this would be good for booking with others you know (but it is not horrible if stangers are there). Site #2 has access to the river, but not as easy as site #3. Site #4 is more off on it's own, but it is most visible from the parking lot (unlike site #1), and while you can walk to the river, it's not as open of an area (compared to site #3). This is bear country and bear boxes are provided BUT you have to put everything that has a scent into them when you leave for the day AND at night, so plan your packing acccordingly! This is also a "walk in" site, but the path from the parking is maybe 20 paces, if that, so it was very easy to carry our stuff in. There is a parking fee at the entrance but that allows you to drive and park up at the Maroon Bells scenic area.
Sarah S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILV
We LOVE this campsite and feel it is the best one out of the four in this ring (and maybe all of Maroon Bells). There is a very short walk down to the river, which has a fallen log creating a short waterfall. This also creates "white noise" such that you don't hear the people at other campsites. The Rangers were friendly and the vault toilet restroom was exceptionally clean. We also had more shade during the day than other sites (but note that it's not complete shade all day). To help others understand the 4 sites... Site #1 is very secluded and off by itself, but farthest from the river. Site #2 and Site #3 are closer to the river, and have tent pads that are fairly close together, and people have worn a path between them, so this would be good for booking with others you know (but it is not horrible if stangers are there). Site #2 has access to the river, but not as easy as site #3. Site #4 is more off on it's own, but it is most visible from the parking lot (unlike site #1), and while you can walk to the river, it's not as open of an area (compared to site #3). This is bear country and bear boxes are provided BUT you have to put everything that has a scent into them when you leave for the day AND at night, so plan your packing acccordingly! This is also a "walk in" site, but the path from the parking is maybe 20 paces, if that, so it was very easy to carry our stuff in. There is a parking fee at the entrance but that allows you to drive and park up at the Maroon Bells scenic area.
Allison H
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Nice isolated feeling campsite despite being close to the road and the welcome kiosk. Lots of trees.
Location Silver Bar Campground
Address:
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309
Carbondale, CO, 81623
United States
Located approximately 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 Welcome Station. Silver Bar Campground is on the left.
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.
Elevation: 2582 feet
33 mi drive to downtown Carbondale (about 46 min)
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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Last updated: September 8, 2026
