Silver Queen Campground and Camping

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About the Campground

Located 6.6 miles southwest of Aspen, Colorado. The campground is situated in the high mountains in an aspen and spruce forest, adjacent to Maroon Creek. Thunderstorms are likely in the afternoons. Snow is possible in the summer months. Restrooms are available. There are no hook ups in the Maroon Bells campgrounds. The nearest dump station is in Basalt. Showers are available at the Red Brick Center www.aspenpitkin.com/depts/55/ Museums, galleries, restaurants and theaters are located in downtown Aspen. Additional information can be found at the White River National Forest Website:www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/rangerdistricts/aspen_sopris/mb_scenic_site/index.shtml

Services & Amenities

Within Facility
  • Bike Trail
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseback Riding
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Rafting
  • Recycling Center
  • Restroom
  • Store - Convenience (in Aspen)
  • Water

Fees

Peak Season
May 30 2010 -
Sep 30 2010
STANDARD NONELECTRIC $15.00
MANAGEMENT N/A
Peak Season
May 30 2011 -
Sep 30 2011
STANDARD NONELECTRIC $15.00
MANAGEMENT N/A

Alerts and Important Information *Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.* Campers are required to bring their confirmation number to the campground. 5 day stay limit. Maximum 2 vehicles per site. No parking along roads. Campers are required to pay an entry fee of $5 for 5 days per vehicle, at the Welcome Station, in addition to the camping fee. Campers may also elect to ride the public transit for $6/person located at the base of the Aspen Highlands Ski Area. There are no hook ups available at this campground. The nearest dump station is in Basalt

Campground Contact Information

Open From: Jun 18 2010 to Dec 14 2010
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations: Silver Queen
Campground Phone: 970-925-3445
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
Maroon Creek Road
Montrose, CO
970-925-3445

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More About Silver Queen Campground

Silver Queen is a campground located in Montrose, Colorado. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.

To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -106.9 latitude, and -106.9 longitude into your GPS device.

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