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
Michael B
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV
Great small campground near Maroon Bells. Clean restrooms and sites reasonably separated. One of my favorites.
Ronald C
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SILV
Great location with a 6 minute drive to the Maroon Lake Trailhead. All 5 reservable sites have their advantages. #1 is off on its own near the entrance. #s 2/3 offer waterfront access to Maroon Creek. #4 is next to the restroom. Pristine vault toilets by the way. #5 seemed spacious with more natural shade and partial view of the tops of the Bells. Less one star since the water was off in early June even though two Staff members said weather conditions were good and that their technician would turn it on. Never happened. Had to go to the trailhead to get water near the hard stand restrooms. The water dispenser is at the base of the water fountain. We’d return if we could get lucky enough for a reservation. Get yours 6 months out!
Brent D
VerifiedAugust 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SILV
It was great having a campsite inside the entry gate. There was always a parking space at Maroon Lake. The walks were well visited when the buses unloaded every 30 minutes but visitors dispersed quickly. The facilities are so well planned and designed.
Laura G
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
This is among the most beautiful places to visit and camp in the world.
Daniel P
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Great campground and location. Bathrooms were clean for vault toilets.
Yicheng F
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Small campground with good privacy. Natural white noise from the creek is fantastic! Not so quiet but had a great sleep with the help of the sound
beverly w
VerifiedJuly 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SILV
very peaceful spot in a busy section of mountains and people packed aspen.
Mickaël P
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Super nice spot. Very clean bathrooms. 10/10 would stay there again.
Teresa B
VerifiedJune 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
Our beautiful site was nestled in Aspen trees near the flowing creek. The vault toilets were clean.
The East Maroon Bells trail was within walking distance. An overall, great two days in the National Forest.
Jennifer M
VerifiedJune 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV
We stayed at Silver Queen site #2. The river next to the site was loud (in a lovely way) with the spring run off. Love the secluded-ness of each campsite. Bathrooms were spotless! Loved seeing all the bikes on the road. Can't wait to come back. We were smart to go before the buses started running for the season so it was not crowded at all.
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. |
