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Karigene B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SILVER QUEEN
We love the single-site bear-boxes and the new outhouses. We love the tables, fire-boxes and how clean the sites always are.
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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 ft Pyramid Peak.
The campground sits at an elevation of 8.5 ft, 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.
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001, Loop: SILV
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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002, Loop: SILV
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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003, Loop: SILVER QUEEN
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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004, Loop: SILV
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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005, Loop: SILV
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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001, Loop: SILV
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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003, Loop: SILVER QUEEN
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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004, Loop: SILV
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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005, Loop: SILV
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Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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72 reviews
Summary
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.
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4.6
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Sarah A
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SILV
The location is lovely. The new bathrooms smell much better!
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Location & Directions for Silver Queen Campground
Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, CO 81623 United States
Elevation: 2,638 ft
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11AM
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- 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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