Aspen Campground (Co)
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG — riverside
Location: WY, WY
Price: From $14 per night
Rating: 1 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
The small quaint Aspen Campground offers a peaceful, scenic setting in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado. The campground is located in Routt National Forest at an elevation of 9,052-ft., and is adjacent to Owl Mountain with easy access to OHV and Wilderness trailsAspen Campground offers a water station for potable water and two bathrooms.Aspen Campground sits at the base of Owl mountain tucked away in a grove of aspen trees. Natural streams and rivers nearby make the area pri
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Dump Station
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Small, peaceful campground at 9,052 ft elevation in Routt National Forest with direct access to OHV trails and wilderness hiking in the Rocky Mountains. Only 7 sites means minimal crowds.
Wildlife alert: Moose present in area (including Shiras Moose), plus Bald Eagles. Use bear-safe food storage and make noise on trails.
Insider tips for Aspen Campground (Co): Book early — it's a federal campground with only 7 sites and fills quickly during peak season Bring a self-contained RV or camp with all supplies; no hookups available and drinking water is the only water source OHV trails have multiple skill levels available for different experience levels
Skip Aspen Campground (Co) if: You need RV hookups — none available at sites. You require year-round access — seasonal operation May through October only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 7 total sites.
Best time to visit Aspen Campground (Co): May-June — Opening of seasonal operations with lower crowds before peak summer. September-October — Closing season with cooler temperatures and fewer visitors.
Nearby campgrounds: Pines Campground (Co) (WY), Chambers Lake (Morrison, CO), Timber Creek Campground (Grand Lake Entrance, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO), Stub Creek Cabin (Fort Collins, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Aspen Campground (Co)
Cell signal at Aspen Campground (Co) (WY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The small quaint Aspen Campground offers a peaceful, scenic setting in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado. The campground is located in Routt National Forest at an elevation of 9,052-ft., and is adjacent to Owl Mountain with easy access to OHV and Wilderness trailsAspen Campground offers a water station for potable water and two bathrooms.Aspen Campground sits at the base of Owl mountain tucked away in a grove of aspen trees. Natural streams and rivers nearby make the area prime Moose territory.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with only 7 sites and fills quickly during peak season
Bring a self-contained RV or camp with all supplies; no hookups available and drinking water is the only water source
OHV trails have multiple skill levels available for different experience levels
Opening of seasonal operations with lower crowds before peak summer
Closing season with cooler temperatures and fewer visitors
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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