About Silver Bell Campground
Number of accommodations: 4
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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
Whitney L
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SILV
Quiet, small campground. This site is right next to a creek and right across from the bathrooms.
Qiong Z
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SILV
Nice place !
Anonymous
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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. |
