Silver Queen Campground
White River National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Carbondale, CO, CO
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (61 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located just outside Aspen, Colorado, Silver Queen Campground is hemmed in by aspen groves, a short walk from Maroon Creek, with views of 14,018 foot Pyramid Peak. 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 Queen Campground offers stunning views of Pyramid Peak and Maroon Bells with sites nestled in aspen groves near Maroon Creek. Campers consistently praise it as one of Colorado's most beautiful campgrounds with well-maintained facilities and private, quiet sites.
Wildlife alert: American Pika, Mountain Goat, Long-tailed Weasel, Red Fox, American Beaver, Steller's Jay, and Wandering Garter Snake verified in the area. Bear boxes available.
Insider tips for Silver Queen Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 5 sites and high demand Site #5 offers healthy vegetation for privacy; Site #6 reported to have river views Pit toilets are well-maintained; bring your own water supply as drinking water availability may be limited
Skip Silver Queen Campground if: You need RV hookups — only suitable for self-contained RVs with no hookups at most sites. You require winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 5 total sites available.
Best time to visit Silver Queen Campground: July-September — Peak summer season with warm days, though afternoon thunderstorms and snow possible even mid-summer. Campground operates May through October..
Nearby campgrounds: East Maroon Portal Picnic Site (Carbondale, CO), Silver Bell Campground (Carbondale, CO), Silver Bar Campground (Carbondale, CO), Maroon Bells Amphitheatre (Carbondale, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Silver Queen Campground
Cell signal at Silver Queen 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 Queen Campground is hemmed in by aspen groves, a short walk from Maroon Creek, with views of 14,018 foot Pyramid Peak. 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 federal campground with only 5 sites and high demand
Site #5 offers healthy vegetation for privacy; Site #6 reported to have river views
Pit toilets are well-maintained; bring your own water supply as drinking water availability may be limited
Peak summer season with warm days, though afternoon thunderstorms and snow possible even mid-summer. Campground operates May through October.
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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 1.5 miles. Silver Queen Campground is on the left hand side. Silver Queen Campground is approximately 6.5 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 roundabo
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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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