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
Nancy S
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILV
We LOVE camping here!!! We have never before had any complaints - until now. The bathroom had a huge fly infestation, it was noted almost everyday by staff on the comments section of the cleaning report - some fly paper traps might have helped. More importantly we were not informed ahead of time that there was NO water available except all the way up at Maroon Lake (the spigot at Silver Queen was also out of commission) In previous years there was always a large water tank in the campground. All that being said we still love camping at Silver Bar - love the river and only tents!
Eden V
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV
I was in spot 4 which is the most exposed spot. You can see the parking lot (and they can see you!) from all spots at this site. Also, right next to the vault toilet, so that could be a good thing or a bad thing. There is a nice little path down to the river with a mini "beach" if you want to bring a chair down and sit by the river. The bear food locker was very convenient, I was able to free up quite a lot of space in the tent using the storage provided.
I didn't understand the parking situation for the Maroon Bells, so I also needlessly reserved a spot on the shuttle. When you check in at the welcome center, you pay an extra $10 for parking. This gives you a hang tag that allows you access to all parking areas in the bells. No need to reserve anything or take the shuttle.
Hua P
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILV
Very clean
Hua P
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILV
Very clean
Andrea F
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV
Beautiful sites close to Maroon Creek. Large fire pit, table, and toilet available. Hikes at Maroon Lake are 5 miles away.
We will be back!
Andrea F
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV
Beautiful sites close to Maroon Creek. Large fire pit, table, and toilet available. Hikes at Maroon Lake are 5 miles away.
We will be back!
richard h
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV
The site was great, it was clean, the bathrooms were clean, I liked it a lot. My only complaint is that the plan I had confirmed with the Aspen-Sopris Ranger station over the phone turned out to be not allowed according to the Maroon Bells check in staff. I planned on checking into a first come site on a Thursday, so that I could hold it for 3 days and guarantee a place to stay that night and the following Saturday (which would have been more difficult to secure on a Saturday). My group was going to be elsewhere on Friday night, but would have paid for 3 nights. I made the reservation at Silver Bar as a back up plan. Despite what the Aspen-Sopris Ranger station told me, we were unable to hold a site unattended. Just something to keep in mind if you are trying to make arrangements remotely.
richard h
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV
The site was great, it was clean, the bathrooms were clean, I liked it a lot. My only complaint is that the plan I had confirmed with the Aspen-Sopris Ranger station over the phone turned out to be not allowed according to the Maroon Bells check in staff. I planned on checking into a first come site on a Thursday, so that I could hold it for 3 days and guarantee a place to stay that night and the following Saturday (which would have been more difficult to secure on a Saturday). My group was going to be elsewhere on Friday night, but would have paid for 3 nights. I made the reservation at Silver Bar as a back up plan. Despite what the Aspen-Sopris Ranger station told me, we were unable to hold a site unattended. Just something to keep in mind if you are trying to make arrangements remotely.
Kristina B
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Loved it, beautiful
Kristina B
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Loved it, beautiful
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
