Silver Bar Campground is located approximately five miles southwest of Aspen, Colorado, on the banks of Maroon Creek. The campground is adjacent to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station. This small, primitive, campground features four tent-only, walk-in sites with centralized vault toilets only a few yards away from each campsite. A single accessible campsite is located near the toilets and water source. The campground sits at an elevation of 8,460 feet, allowing guests to experience warm summer days and cool evenings with probable afternoon thunderstorms. Properly licensed anglers may fish in Maroon Creek, which runs along the eastern edge of the campground. Come prepared for changing weather conditions. Snow is possible even at the peak of summer.
Located approximately 5 miles southwest of Aspen, Colorado, on Maroon Creek Road. From Highway 82, take the Maroon Creek Road exit at the roundabout on the west edge of town. Follow Maroon Creek Road to the Welcome Station. Silver Bar Campground is on the left.
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.
