Silver Bell Campground
White River National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Carbondale, CO, CO
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (32 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located just outside Aspen, Colorado, Silver Bell Campground is hemmed in by aspen groves and subalpine forests on the banks of Maroon Creek. The campground sits at an elevation of 8,460 feet, allowing guests to experience warm summer days and cool evenings with probable afternoon thunderstorms. Come prepared for changing weather conditions.
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
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Silver Bell Campground sits at 8,460 feet on the banks of Maroon Creek, surrounded by aspen groves and subalpine forests near Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area. Campers praise the beautiful riverside location where rushing water masks noise from nearby sites, and the clean facilities.
Wildlife alert: Red Fox, American Pika, American Beaver, Mule Deer, Pacific Marten, Steller's Jay, Great Horned Owl, Canada Jay. Bear Boxes available.
Insider tips for Silver Bell Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 14 sites Riverside location provides natural noise buffer between closely-spaced sites Some sites available on first-come, first-served basis
Skip Silver Bell Campground if: You need RV hookups—only electric hookups available; unsuitable for non-self-contained RVs. You prefer ample parking per site or easy vehicle access to campsites. You cannot tolerate changing weather conditions including afternoon thunderstorms and possible snow.
Best time to visit Silver Bell Campground: May-October — Official operating season. Warm summer days but prepare for afternoon thunderstorms and possible snow even at peak summer..
Nearby campgrounds: Silver Bar 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 Bell Campground
Cell signal at Silver Bell 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.
Located just outside Aspen, Colorado, Silver Bell Campground is hemmed in by aspen groves and subalpine forests on the banks of Maroon Creek. The campground sits at an elevation of 8,460 feet, allowing guests to experience warm summer days and cool evenings with probable afternoon thunderstorms. Come prepared for changing weather conditions.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 14 sites
Riverside location provides natural noise buffer between closely-spaced sites
Some sites available on first-come, first-served basis
Official operating season. Warm summer days but prepare for afternoon thunderstorms and possible snow even at peak summer.
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 half a mile. Silver Bell Campground is on the left hand side. Silver Bell Campground is approximately 5 miles from Highway 82 at the roundabout. Coming to Aspen via Glenwood Springs: Take Highway 82 for 40 miles to the roundabout (rotary). From the roundabout
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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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