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SILVER BAR (CO), CO

Description

Located 5 miles southwest of Aspen, Colorado. All sites are walk-in and primitive tent camping sites. Restrooms are provided. Campground is situated in the high mountains with aspen, Engleman spruce, and alpine forests. Thunderstorms are likely in the afternoons. Snow is possible throughout the summer months. There is public transportation available on Maroon Creek Road in front of the campground for travel to and from Maroon Lake. The nearest dump station is in Basalt. Additional information can be found at the White River National Forest Website

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Bike Trail
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseback Riding
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Parking
  • Potable Water
  • Rafting
  • Vault toilets
Within 10 Miles
  • Gas And Propane
  • Laundry
  • Restaurants
  • Store - Convenience

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. Must bring confirmation number to the campground. There is a 5 day stay limit. Campers are required to pay an entry fee of $5 for 5 days per vehicle at the Welcome station in addition to the camping fee. Campers may also elect to ride the public transit for $6/person. Parking lot is not suitable for leveling RV's or campers.

Getting There:

Silver Bar (CO)
Maroon Creek Road
Aspen CO 81611

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.14583, -106.89167

Located 4.7 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 and Silver Bar is to the left.

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. You will pass Aspen High school and Aspen Highlands Ski Area on the way to the welcome station, which is staffed from 7am to 6pm for you to check in and confirm reservations. Once checked in, continue past the welcome station, and Silver Bar is on the left hand side. Independence Pass (Highway 82) is normally open from Memorial Day through mid-October, weather dependant. If you are planning an event during these times, please call the Colorado Department of Transportation Hotline for road updates at (877) 315-7623.

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 Welcome Station. Silver Bar is on the left hand side. Silver Bar Campground is approximately 4.7 miles from Highway 82 at the roundabout.
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (970)925-3445