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

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

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.

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Carbondale, CO, CO★ 4.8 (61 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

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 — 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: July-September

Peak summer season with warm days, though afternoon thunderstorms and snow possible even mid-summer. Campground operates May through October.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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: 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.

Location

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(970)963-2266· White River National Forest
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

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Silver Queen Campground cost per night?+
Silver Queen Campground costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Silver Queen Campground open?+
Silver Queen Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Silver Queen Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Silver Queen Campground?+
Silver Queen Campground can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Silver Queen Campground?+
Silver Queen 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 Queen Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Silver Queen Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Silver Queen Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Silver Queen Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$15 /night★ 4.8 (61)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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