Silver Bell

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Located just outside Aspen, Colorado, Silver Bell Campground is hemmed in by aspen groves and subalpine forests on the banks of Maroon Creek. 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.

Coming to Aspen via Independence Pass: Take Highway 82 West from downtown Aspen, 1 mile to the roundabout (rotary). From the roundabout, take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 miles to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station. Continue past the Welcome Station half a mile. Silver Bell Campground is on the left hand side. Silver Bell Campground is approximately 5 miles from Highway 82 at the roundabout. Coming to Aspen via Glenwood Springs: Take Highway 82 for 40 miles to the roundabout (rotary). From the roundabout, take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 miles to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station. Continue past the Welcome Station half a mile. Silver Bell Campground is on the left hand side. Silver Bell Campground is approximately 5 miles from Highway 82 at the roundabout.

Maroon Bells Scenic Area campgrounds have a five day total stay limit. Check out time is 2:00 p.m. Camping permitted in developed campgrounds and/or designated campsites only. $5 car pass is required in addition to camping fee. 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. Nearest dump station is located at Mollie B Campground at Ruedi Reservoir. Click here for more information about White River National Forest. 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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Aspen Ranger Station
806 W. Hallam
Aspen, Colorado 81611
Phone: 9709253311
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