About Silver Bell Campground
Number of accommodations: 4
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (33)
What Guests Are Saying
Silver Bell Campground is a charming and well-maintained site, ideal for exploring the Maroon Bells area. Most reviews highlight the clean facilities, scenic views, and pleasant sounds of the nearby river, making it a relaxing getaway. While some sites may require leveling and staff interactions could improve, the campground's privacy and access to biking trails and Aspen enhance the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Silver Bell Campground is a charming and well-maintained site, ideal for exploring the Maroon Bells area. Most reviews highlight the clean facilities, scenic views, and pleasant sounds of the nearby river, making it a relaxing getaway. While some sites may require leveling and staff interactions could improve, the campground's privacy and access to biking trails and Aspen enhance the overall experience.
Review Summary
Deborah W
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
The campgrounds were beautiful and clean! We appreciate how the sites are laid out, giving us privacy. Listening to the rushing water while we were falling asleep was soothing.
Kevin W
VerifiedJune 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Quiet, private campsite with great views of Maroon Bells. Site #1 was excellent. Perfect size for two tents. Would stay again.
Molly M
VerifiedAugust 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SILV
Great campground. Sun doesn’t come to the valley floor until about 9:00am.
Josie R
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SILV
One of my favourite campsites by far! Great experience and so nice to be so close to Maroon Bells.
James W
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Nice area, clean and well maintained.
Jamie S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SILV
Close proximity to the maroon bells. Daytime noise from the bus passing along the road, but the bubbling river was a great sound machine to sleep to at night. Clean toilets and a good spot for a tent and vampire/table
Drew C
VerifiedJuly 31, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SILV
Beautiful spot.
Greg A
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SILV
Great location. Watch out for Bicyclists on the road - they have no idea about the rules of the road.
Peter R
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SILV
Rangers are very friendly and helpful, and the campsite is beautiful! No firewood is sold in the area so (if there isn't a fire ban) make sure to stock up in town
Jeff P
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SILV
The campsite (#6) was beautiful, right along the creek. The bathrooms are less than desirable, but that's pretty much gonna be a given at any such campground. That being said, the staff do the best they can at keeping them clean.
Word of advice, if you want to have a nice hot shower and use some nice facilities, the Aspen Recreation Center charges $11.50 to use the showers/locker room, or $25 to use the full facility (gym, pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, etc..). Honestly, to me it was well worth the price. As you'd expect for Aspen, the facility is world class.
Location Silver Bell Campground
Address:
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309
Carbondale, CO, 81623
United States
Coming to Aspen via Independence Pass: Take Highway 82 West from downtown Aspen, 1 mile to the roundabout (rotary). From the roundabout, take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 miles to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station. Continue past the Welcome Station half a mile. Silver Bell Campground is on the left hand side. Silver Bell Campground is approximately 5 miles from Highway 82 at the roundabout.
Coming to Aspen via Glenwood Springs: Take Highway 82 for 40 miles to the roundabout (rotary). From the roundabout, take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 miles to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station. Continue past the Welcome Station half a mile. Silver Bell Campground is on the left hand side. Silver Bell Campground is approximately 5 miles from Highway 82 at the roundabout.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.1417 / -106.892
Elevation: 2707 feet
Policies & Rules
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Maroon Bells Scenic Area campgrounds have a five day total stay limit. |
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Check out time is 11:00 a.m. |
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Camping permitted in developed campgrounds and/or designated campsites only. |
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$10 car pass is required in addition to camping fee and will be collected as you enter the area. The car pass gives you unrestricted access to your campsite and the Maroon Bells. |
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Welcome station is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
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Independence Pass (Highway 82) is normally open from Memorial Day through mid-October, weather dependent. If you are planning an event during these times, please call the Colorado Department of Transportation Hotline for road updates at (877) 315-7623. |
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This area provides access to the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area. |
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Pets must be on a leash at all times while visiting Maroon Bells Scenic Area, and within designated Wilderness. |
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Campsites are limited to 8 people and 2 tents that fit within the defined footprint of the campsite. You may not expand campsite into surrounding vegetation. |
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All food, beverages, trash, and scented items must be properly stored when not attended. Bear-proof food lockers are provided at each site and bear-proof trash receptacles are provided at the campground. |
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Horses are not allowed in Campgrounds. |
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Camping overnight in wilderness areas requires registration (proper food storage in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness requires an approved bear cannister). |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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Click here for more information about White River National Forest. |
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Reservations must check-in at the Welcome Station within 24 hours of their check-in day and time or their site will be forfeited. |
