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Average nightly rates5 total sites
RV Sites
4 sites
Tent Sites
1 site
About Silver Queen Campground
Number of accommodations: 5
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Parking
Pet friendly
Restrooms
River Access
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (67)
What Guests Are Saying
Silver Queen Campground offers a beautiful and serene location close to Maroon Bells, with well-maintained facilities and clean vault toilets. The campground features picturesque views, easy access to Maroon Creek, and opportunities for wildlife sightings. While some sites may pose challenges for larger RVs and the road has potholes, many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the convenience to hiking trails.
What Guests Are Saying
Silver Queen Campground offers a beautiful and serene location close to Maroon Bells, with well-maintained facilities and clean vault toilets. The campground features picturesque views, easy access to Maroon Creek, and opportunities for wildlife sightings. While some sites may pose challenges for larger RVs and the road has potholes, many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the convenience to hiking trails.
Review Summary
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.
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.
Location Silver Queen Campground
Address:
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309
Carbondale, CO, 81623
United States
Elevation: 2638 feet
34 mi drive to downtown Carbondale (about 48 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
11AM
General
- Maroon Bells Scenic Area campgrounds have a five day total stay limit.
- Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
- Camping permitted in developed campgrounds and/or designated campsites only.
- $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.
- Welcome station is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- 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.
- This area provides access to the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness area.
- Pets must be on a leash at all times while visiting Maroon Bells Scenic Area, and within designated Wilderness.
- 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.
- 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.
- Horses are not allowed in Campgrounds.
- Camping overnight in wilderness areas requires registration (proper food storage is required in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness in an approved bear cannister).
- 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.
- Click here for more information about White River National Forest.
- Reservations must check-in at the Welcome Station within 24 hours of their check-in day and time or their site will be forfeited.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026
