USFS•Aspen, CO•14h from Austin

Maroon Bells — Silver Bell CG

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

⚠️ Silver Queen CG has a 30-ft RV limit — combined truck + trailer may exceed it. Use Silver Bell CG; verify with USFS.

Fee

~$27/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Verify before trip

Cell Signal

Fair

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

Jul–Oct (late Sep for fall aspen peak)

Reservations

Recreation.gov

Max Length

30 ft

Highlights

▶ Camp below the Maroon Bells reflected in Maroon Lake — one of the most photographed mountain scenes in Colorado; sunrise access before shuttle crowds
▶ Trailhead to Crater Lake (3 mi RT) and Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness directly from camp
▶ Late-September aspen peak: entire Elk Mountain drainage turns gold and orange

Planning Notes

⚠️ Silver Queen CG (30-ft RV max) and Silver Bell CG (more permissive) — combined F-150 + 21-ft trailer is near the limit for Silver Queen; use Silver Bell. Peak season: private vehicles restricted 8 AM–5 PM on Maroon Creek Road, but campsite holders receive an access pass. Confirm with White River NF before booking. From Austin: ~14 hrs.

Contact: (970) 945-2521

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.