Maroon Bells Amphitheatre
White River National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Carbondale, CO, CO
Price: From $200 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Reputed to be the most photographed mountains in Colorado, the spectacular Maroon Bells dominate this setting. Hemmed in by Maroon Lake, aspen groves and evergreen forests, Maroon Bells Amphitheater is designed for interpretive talks, and is especially popular for recreational events and weddings. The amphitheater is available for use by the general public and can be reserved for private events.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes
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Maroon Bells are reputed to be the most photographed mountains in Colorado, offering spectacular scenery hemmed in by Maroon Lake, aspen groves, and evergreen forests. The site is popular for recreational events, weddings, and interpretive programs with a 4.9/5 rating from campers.
Wildlife alert: American Pika, Mountain Goat, Long-tailed Weasel, American Beaver, North American Porcupine, Black-chinned Hummingbird, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area. Bear Boxes available.
Insider tips for Maroon Bells Amphitheatre: Book early as this is a federal campground in high demand Maximum 50 people allowed at the amphitheater for events Available for private event reservations including weddings
Skip Maroon Bells Amphitheatre if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal closures apply. You only have 1 site available — limited capacity.
Best time to visit Maroon Bells Amphitheatre: May-October — Seasonal operations run May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: East Maroon Portal Picnic Site (Carbondale, CO), Silver Queen Campground (Carbondale, CO), Silver Bell Campground (Carbondale, CO), Silver Bar Campground (Carbondale, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Maroon Bells Amphitheatre
Cell signal at Maroon Bells Amphitheatre (Carbondale, CO): 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.
Reputed to be the most photographed mountains in Colorado, the spectacular Maroon Bells dominate this setting. Hemmed in by Maroon Lake, aspen groves and evergreen forests, Maroon Bells Amphitheater is designed for interpretive talks, and is especially popular for recreational events and weddings. The amphitheater is available for use by the general public and can be reserved for private events.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground in high demand
Maximum 50 people allowed at the amphitheater for events
Available for private event reservations including weddings
Seasonal operations run May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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. The amphitheater is 5 miles beyond the Welcome Station at the end of the road. The Maroon Bells Amphitheater is approximately 9 miles from Highway 82 at the roundabout. Coming to Aspen via Glenwood Springs: Take Highway 82 for 40 miles to the roundabout (rot
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — White River National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at White River National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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