About Silver Queen Campground
Number of accommodations: 5
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Reviews (61)
What Guests Are Saying
Silver Queen Campground offers a beautiful and tranquil escape near Maroon Bells, with well-maintained, clean facilities and scenic surroundings. Most sites provide privacy and access to the soothing sound of Maroon Creek, enhancing the camping experience. While there are some concerns about water availability and occasional noise from nearby hikers, the overall positive ambiance and exceptional location make it a highly recommended spot for campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Silver Queen Campground offers a beautiful and tranquil escape near Maroon Bells, with well-maintained, clean facilities and scenic surroundings. Most sites provide privacy and access to the soothing sound of Maroon Creek, enhancing the camping experience. While there are some concerns about water availability and occasional noise from nearby hikers, the overall positive ambiance and exceptional location make it a highly recommended spot for campers.
Review Summary
Dave K
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SILV
One of our favorites
Lesley G
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV
No water at the campground this summer so be prepared, but there were multiple posts and warnings about this so it was no surprise! Very clean, quiet campground that comes with easy Maroon Bells access- I tent camped here one night before backpacking the Four Pass Loop and it was so nice being just a few minutes drive to the trailhead parking. There’s a little road noise but it’s pretty quiet once the buses stop for the night and even when you’re not at a site right on the creek you can fall asleep to the sounds of running water. There were numerous deer passing through and one fox. Highly recommend! Pay attention to reservation release times and plan far ahead in order to get one of these coveted campsites.
Michael G
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Amazing spot!
Chris T
VerifiedJune 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SILV
Great location and the staff was very help full.
Georgi P
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Love the camp site. Right by a creek as well and you get in/out privaledges in the bells. Feels very safe, nice and quiet and would come back again.
Rick D
VerifiedAugust 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV
Great views, and close to Maroon Bells!
Sarah C
VerifiedAugust 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
Cute, small campground with nice facilities. Unlimited access to Maroon Bells which was incredible. Highly coveted spots! Was a bit buggy but the river flowing through the campground was very nice.
Jeannine K
VerifiedAugust 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
Maroon Bells is a beautiful area. Silver Queen is a small loop without a host or running water. Unfortunately a loud group of hikers started a party in an empty campsite next to us around midnight one evening.
Helene T
VerifiedAugust 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Great site and location made even better by the unrestricted access to the Maroon Bells.
Thomas B
VerifiedAugust 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILVER QUEEN
Mixed bag. The camp spot (#3) was beautiful in an aspen grove, creek right at the campsite and cliff face view. A mile deer came by amd grazed near us. It was private, and the any time access to Maroon Bells was great. No need to shuttle in. We could be there before all the buses.
The downsides are, the bathroom, though clean was directly across from the picnic table/fire ring. Avoid #4. That site is right next to the toilets.
Also the creek, though pleasing to see, was to cold to spend much time in, and so loud it was hard to sleep in a tent. The fact that it was in a canyon also meant that the sun didn't hit until 9:00 am, so it was in the low 40's all morning in late July.
Weigh the pros and cons before you decide.
Location Silver Queen Campground
Address:
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309
Carbondale, CO, 81623
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 39.1331 / -106.9
Elevation: 2638 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 is required in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in 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. |
