Aspen (Co)
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Lake George, CO, CO
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (72 reviews)
Season: May through October
Aspen Campground is an excellent place for campers looking to relax, hike, fish and enjoy the sounds of nature. The campground sits near Jefferson Creek, a few miles downriver of Jefferson Lake. The lake is one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10,685 feet elevation and bordered by steep 12,000 foot peaks Fishing in both the creek and lake offer promising catches of trout.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/aspen-co to be notified when sites open up.
Aspen Campground offers excellent trout fishing in both Jefferson Creek and the nearby lake at 10,685 feet elevation, plus direct access to the Colorado Trail for hiking among 12,000-foot peaks.
Wildlife alert: Moose and pronghorn have been observed in the area—keep distance and store food securely. American Pika may be spotted at higher elevations.
Insider tips for Aspen (Co): Book early—this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand Bring a self-contained RV; there are no hookups, making dry camping essential Fish Jefferson Creek directly from camp or boat launch into Jefferson Lake for trout Access the Colorado Trail from the campground for backcountry hiking
Skip Aspen (Co) if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer)—none are available. You plan to camp outside May-October—seasonal closure applies. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 11 sites means limited availability.
Best time to visit Aspen (Co): May-October — Official operating season; campground is closed outside these months. Summer — High elevation (10,685 ft) makes winter access impossible; summer offers best hiking and fishing conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) (Lake George, CO), Jefferson Creek (Lake George, CO), Michigan Creek (Jefferson, CO), Timberline Campground (S.PLATTE RANGER DIST, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Aspen (Co)
Cell signal at Aspen (Co) (Lake George, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Aspen Campground is an excellent place for campers looking to relax, hike, fish and enjoy the sounds of nature. The campground sits near Jefferson Creek, a few miles downriver of Jefferson Lake. The lake is one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10,685 feet elevation and bordered by steep 12,000 foot peaks Fishing in both the creek and lake offer promising catches of trout.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand
Bring a self-contained RV; there are no hookups, making dry camping essential
Fish Jefferson Creek directly from camp or boat launch into Jefferson Lake for trout
Access the Colorado Trail from the campground for backcountry hiking
Official operating season; campground is closed outside these months
High elevation (10,685 ft) makes winter access impossible; summer offers best hiking and fishing conditions
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Fairplay, take Highway 285 north to Jefferson, then turn left on County road 35. Travel approximately 2 miles and turn right on County Road 37. Travel approximately 2.5 miles to the Aspen Campground.
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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 — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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