About Silver Queen Campground
Number of accommodations: 5
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2026 Season availability
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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
Tracy B
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV
Great little campsite! Quiet and close to hiking and biking.
Thomas K
VerifiedJuly 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
Great!
Alicia R
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILVER QUEEN
Beautiful!!!
Katherine G
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
Silver Queen is a lovely small campsite and it was meticulously cared for. It’s covered with aspen trees and by the side of a river and only a short drive to the Maroon Bells parking lot. The pit toilets were the cleanest I have ever seen and were cleaned daily. My only complaint was the side of the area set aside for tents. Our 4 sleeper tent just fitted on it. If you had a larger tent I wouldn’t fit. Our second tent had to be pitched on the grass which wasn’t meant to be allowed but the rangers never complained.
Patrick S
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
Beautiful! Very friendly park rangers at the entrance gate.
Peter & Rita S
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
We camped in a 30 ft trailer in Site #1. Reason for the low review is that this site is exceptionally difficult to get a trailer into. A giant rock on the left side of the entrance prevents you from making a good backing turn. Road is very narrow, so you actually have to put the front of the tow vehicle off the road into the trees. The site is somewhat unloved, and we had to correct for a 3 degree sideways lean. But the access to Maroon Bells wilderness is very convenient.
Cecelia R
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILVER QUEEN
Awesome, secluded campsite close to the Maroon Bells and the cleanest pit toilet ever! You are right next to the rushing creek. We spent two nights in site #3 with no one in the nearby sites, surprisingly. We saw a fox running around. We were glad to have close access with our two pups to hiking. Definitely recommend. I can just imagine it's beautiful in the fall!
Kelly L
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
Excellent campground. If you can get in here, take it! River runs right next to the camp sites. Site number 1 has a slight smell from the cleanest pit toilets I’ve ever seen. Number 2 would be my pick
Cory F
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Amazing campground! Great access to Maroon Bells Wilderness. Great hikes near by. A must for all campers.
Susan B
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SILV
Beautiful campground in one of the most pristine forests in Colorado. Silver Queen is small, private with lots of space for each campsite. Excellent jumping off location to climb Pyramid or the Maroon Bells.
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. |
