Silver Queen Campground

Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, Colorado, United States

Silver Queen Campground
Silver Queen Campground

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

5 total sites

RV Sites

4 sites

Tent Sites

1 site

About Silver Queen Campground

Located just outside Aspen, Colorado, Silver Queen Campground is hemmed in by aspen groves, a short walk from Maroon Creek, with views of 14,018 foot Pyramid Peak. The campground sits at an elevation of 8,460 feet, allowing guests to experience warm summer days and cool evenings with probable afternoon thunderstorms. Come prepared for changing weather conditions. Snow is possible even at the peak of summer.

Number of accommodations: 5

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

5 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
⛺ 003, Loop: SILVER QUEEN Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (67)

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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

4.6
67 reviews
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Lauren M

Verified

July 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV

5

Nice campground, lots of shade and good creek access from site 2. Bear-safe storage is a must, we saw 3 while there: one on each night of stay.

Tiffany D

Verified

July 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILVER QUEEN

5

We stayed at site 3 on Silver Queen in mid-July 2020 and it was great! The river nearby was peaceful at night. The pit toilets are directly across from the site and literally the cleanest pit toilets I’ve ever seen. They came by daily and bleach mopped them completely. We did have a black bear visit each evening around dinner time but thankfully the bear lockers are big and able to fit everything, and some loud noise chased him off. He must travel up and down the river to the campsites because he heard he had been at Silver Bell around lunch. A family of moose also crossed our camp after dark (with a baby!). Our neighbors were quiet and great. We will definitely come back to Silver Queen in the future, and obviously the big payoff is the Maroon Bells hike.

Michelle S

Verified

July 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILVER QUEEN

5

Clean restroom, site amazing! Will definitely do again!

Hilary V

Verified

July 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILVER QUEEN

5

Lovely and small campgrounds right near Maroon Bells! Silver Queen campsite #3 was great, shaded in the mornings and afternoons and a little path to the river. Was perfect for one tent and one car, would have been a bit squishy otherwise. Some mosquitos and bees during the day, bring your bug spray! But they went away at night. Bathrooms were very clean.

Thomas S

Verified

June 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SILV

4

Lovely spot has all the expected attributes. Water was not working?

Karigene B

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILVER QUEEN

5

We love the single-site bear-boxes and the new outhouses. We love the tables, fire-boxes and how clean the sites always are.

Sarah A

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV

5

The location is lovely. The new bathrooms smell much better!

Location Silver Queen Campground

Address:
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309
Carbondale, CO, 81623
United States

Elevation: 2638 feet

Distance to downtown

34 mi drive to downtown Carbondale (about 48 min)

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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

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