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Silver Bar Campground

Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, Colorado, United States

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 8,460 feet, 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.

Number of accommodations: 4

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 30

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

4 Sites Available

Site
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⛺ 001, Loop: SILV
8 guests
Price not available
⛺ 002, Loop: SILV
8 guests
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⛺ 003, Loop: SILV
8 guests
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⛺ 004, Loop: SILV
8 guests
Price not available

Reviews (100)

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What Guests Are Saying

Silver Bar Campground offers a beautiful and serene camping experience, particularly highlighted by sites that provide proximity to the river and stunning views of the Maroon Bells. Many reviews praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and the peaceful sounds of nature. While some sites are described as small and a bit of a walk from parking, the overall ambiance and amenities make it a highly recommended destination for campers seeking privacy and natural beauty.

Review Summary

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Laura H

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July 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV

5

Site 2&3 were both a bit of a walk in site, although absolutely beautiful. Site 2 had a private shaded wilderness path to the creek. I do wish it had water, but I would absolutely stay again!!

Laura H

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July 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV

5

Site 2&3 were both a bit of a walk in site, although absolutely beautiful. Site 2 had a private shaded wilderness path to the creek. I do wish it had water, but I would absolutely stay again!!

Keith B

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July 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV

5

Great camping

Keith B

Verified

July 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV

5

Great camping

Laura T

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June 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV

2

All of my reservation information and the information online states checkin and checkout is 2 PM. The local staff insisted it was 11 AM and kicked us out of the site promptly at 11 AM, and very rude and aggressively. There seems to be a disconnect on the information provided by recreaction.gov and the local staff.

Laura T

Verified

June 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV

2

All of my reservation information and the information online states checkin and checkout is 2 PM. The local staff insisted it was 11 AM and kicked us out of the site promptly at 11 AM, and very rude and aggressively. There seems to be a disconnect on the information provided by recreaction.gov and the local staff.

Lilia T

Verified

January 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV

5

This is one of my favorite campgrounds I have visited in Colorado. The maroon bells are beautiful and this campsite is the perfect mix of remote while still having your basic amenities. Highly recommend hitting the Maroon bells early in the morning, the parking lot fills up really quick. We got one of the last spots in the main lot around 8am. You have to walk a little to the tent pad for this site but totally worth it for the quiet and privacy.

Lilia T

Verified

January 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV

5

This is one of my favorite campgrounds I have visited in Colorado. The maroon bells are beautiful and this campsite is the perfect mix of remote while still having your basic amenities. Highly recommend hitting the Maroon bells early in the morning, the parking lot fills up really quick. We got one of the last spots in the main lot around 8am. You have to walk a little to the tent pad for this site but totally worth it for the quiet and privacy.

Benjamin L

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October 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV

5

Much quieter than silver bell and more privacy. Definitely the more preferred out of the 2

Benjamin L

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October 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV

5

Much quieter than silver bell and more privacy. Definitely the more preferred out of the 2

Location Silver Bar Campground

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

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 39.1458 / -106.892

Elevation: 2582 feet

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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: June 4, 2026

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