About Silver Bar Campground
Number of accommodations: 4
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (100)
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.
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
Christopher B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Nice private location (campsite #1) convenient to Maroon Lake hiking with parking privileges at the lake. Porta potty was clean. Creek is nearby so you can hear that at night -- very quiet as USFS restricts traffic to shuttle buses during the day and restricts parking at night at the lake by advance permit. For summer stays, I advise booking this at least five months in advance on Recreation.gov (six months to the day if you can; cancellation is always an option)
Christopher B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Nice private location (campsite #1) convenient to Maroon Lake hiking with parking privileges at the lake. Porta potty was clean. Creek is nearby so you can hear that at night -- very quiet as USFS restricts traffic to shuttle buses during the day and restricts parking at night at the lake by advance permit. For summer stays, I advise booking this at least five months in advance on Recreation.gov (six months to the day if you can; cancellation is always an option)
Shari Lynn T
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
At site 1. We were van camping (22 ft). The allotted space for parking worked great. The grass on the path leading to the site was very tall. The site was tucked in the forest with a sense of seclusion. With all of the rain & plant growth it was probably damp with a lot of bugs. The flowers bloom like madness in the Spring. & Summer. Nice time.
Shari Lynn T
VerifiedJuly 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
At site 1. We were van camping (22 ft). The allotted space for parking worked great. The grass on the path leading to the site was very tall. The site was tucked in the forest with a sense of seclusion. With all of the rain & plant growth it was probably damp with a lot of bugs. The flowers bloom like madness in the Spring. & Summer. Nice time.
Patrick Z
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
Friendly helpful Rangers. Restrooms very clean. Great scenery.
Patrick Z
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
Friendly helpful Rangers. Restrooms very clean. Great scenery.
Teagen B
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
We stayed for 3 nights and only ever saw 1 of the other 3 sites occupied for 1night at a time. It practically felt like we had the place to ourselves! (The ranger staff told us some people come in only for a few hours at night to sleep.) The entry for the campsite is literally to the left of the ranger station, almost even before it (we drove up and back before finding it). The staff was very friendly and helpful! Just 2 things to note: there is no firewood available on site, and only space for one tent on the camping pad (you might be able to get away with 2 one person tents). The ranger staff directed us up the road (once you get down to the traffic circle) to a market near the Aspen airport that sells boxes of firewood, and actually a number of healthy foods. It was wonderful to have the parking permit included for an extra $10 in the camping reservation, which allowed us easy access to the Maroon Bells trailhead. Would highly recommend the spot if you're able to book it!
Teagen B
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
We stayed for 3 nights and only ever saw 1 of the other 3 sites occupied for 1night at a time. It practically felt like we had the place to ourselves! (The ranger staff told us some people come in only for a few hours at night to sleep.) The entry for the campsite is literally to the left of the ranger station, almost even before it (we drove up and back before finding it). The staff was very friendly and helpful! Just 2 things to note: there is no firewood available on site, and only space for one tent on the camping pad (you might be able to get away with 2 one person tents). The ranger staff directed us up the road (once you get down to the traffic circle) to a market near the Aspen airport that sells boxes of firewood, and actually a number of healthy foods. It was wonderful to have the parking permit included for an extra $10 in the camping reservation, which allowed us easy access to the Maroon Bells trailhead. Would highly recommend the spot if you're able to book it!
Shelley T
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV
Gorgeous campground- clean bathroom. Amazing setting and experience all the way around.
Shelley T
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV
Gorgeous campground- clean bathroom. Amazing setting and experience all the way around.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.1458 / -106.892
Elevation: 2582 feet
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
