Silver Bar Campground

White River National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Carbondale, CO, CO

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (50 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/silver-bar-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Small primitive tent-only campground on the banks of Maroon Creek, just 5 miles southwest of Aspen and adjacent to Maroon Bells Welcome Station, offering quick access to hiking trails. Campers consistently praise it as a great spot with tent pads, picnic tables, fire pits, bear lockers, drinking water and vault toilets (4.8/5 rating from 11 reviews).

Wildlife alert: Red Fox, American Pika, American Beaver, Mule Deer, Pacific Marten, Black-billed Magpie, Steller's Jay, and Great Horned Owl documented in the area. Bear boxes provided at all sites.

Insider tips for Silver Bar Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 4 sites All sites are walk-in tent-only with centralized vault toilets nearby One accessible campsite is located near toilets and water source

Skip Silver Bar Campground if: You need RV hookups or electrical hookups — no hookups available. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal closure. You want a larger campground — only 4 sites total.

Best time to visit Silver Bar Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Silver Bell Campground (Carbondale, CO), Silver Queen Campground (Carbondale, CO), East Maroon Portal Picnic Site (Carbondale, CO), Maroon Bells Amphitheatre (Carbondale, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Silver Bar Campground

Cell signal at Silver Bar Campground (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.

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Carbondale, CO, CO★ 4.7 (50 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV25 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBear Boxes

Straight talk

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups or electrical hookups — no hookups available✕ You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal closure✕ You want a larger campground — only 4 sites total

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 4 sites

All sites are walk-in tent-only with centralized vault toilets nearby

One accessible campsite is located near toilets and water source

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Red Fox, American Pika, American Beaver, Mule Deer, Pacific Marten, Black-billed Magpie, Steller's Jay, and Great Horned Owl documented in the area. Bear boxes provided at all sites.

Location

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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.

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Silver Bar Campground cost per night?+
Silver Bar Campground costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Silver Bar Campground open?+
Silver Bar Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Silver Bar Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Silver Bar Campground?+
Silver Bar Campground can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Silver Bar Campground?+
Silver Bar Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Silver Bar Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Silver Bar Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Silver Bar Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Silver Bar Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$15 /night★ 4.7 (50)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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