Silver Queen Campground, Aspen, CO

Silver Queen Campground is located in the Aspen Ranger District of the White River National Forest (2 hrs 19 min east of Grand Junction, CO) with an elevation of 8,656 feet. There are a total of 5 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. There is a fee of $15.00 per night.

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Campsite Reviews (53)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		79%
4 star		8%
3 star		8%
2 star		4%
1 star		0%

@GeorgiP5DEBC9B · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #1

Love the camp site. Right by a creek as well and you get in/out privaledges in the bells. Feels very safe, nice and quiet and would come back again.

@RickD3627013 · Camped on Aug 20, 2024 at Campsite #4

Great views, and close to Maroon Bells!

@JeannineK806CF · Camped on Aug 10, 2024 at Campsite #2

Maroon Bells is a beautiful area. Silver Queen is a small loop without a host or running water. Unfortunately a loud group of hikers started a party in an empty campsite next to us around midnight one evening.

@JeannineKD40A9 · Camped on Aug 10, 2024 at Campsite #2

@HeleneT2D35988 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #1

Great site and location made even better by the unrestricted access to the Maroon Bells.

@ThomasB3452376 · Camped on Jul 29, 2024 at Campsite #3

Mixed bag. The camp spot (#3) was beautiful in an aspen grove, creek right at the campsite and cliff face view. A mile deer came by amd grazed near us. It was private, and the any time access to Maroon Bells was great. No need to shuttle in. We could be there before all the buses.The downsides are, the bathroom, though clean was directly across from the picnic table/fire ring. Avoid #4. That site is right next to the toilets. Also the creek, though pleasing to see, was to cold to spend much time in, and so loud it was hard to sleep in a tent. The fact that it was in a canyon also meant that the sun didn't hit until 9:00 am, so it was in the low 40's all morning in late July.Weigh the pros and cons before you decide.

@JamesR5751753 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #5

We camped in site # 5 end of July and loved it. Maroon Bells didnt disappoint. Campground was small and relatively private sites. Pit toilets were very well maintained. Site 5 has some healthy slope in the forward - aft direction so bring some blocks for the tongue jack if you have a trailer. Side to side was just little slope. We were there mid week and it was mostly empty. Only negative is the water fill spicket in the campground was broken and has been for years. Make any changes to your reservations in advance because no way to call the gate because they dont have service.

@AnneH4238455 · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #5

Lovely campsite in an ideal location for exploring Maroon Bells wilderness.

@SarahC1505024 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #2

Cute, small campground with nice facilities. Unlimited access to Maroon Bells which was incredible. Highly coveted spots! Was a bit buggy but the river flowing through the campground was very nice.

@BlakeW35175E33 · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #3

It was Beautiful!!! Spectacular!!!! Only gave it a 3 because no water was available in campground (pump not working) - we had to go up to the restrooms at the Maroon Bells parking to get water. The bugs didn't help (all the rains).

@JasonT2130323 · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #3

We were there the one week the flies are out was the only issue with our stay....oh and the water spout was closed and we were tole for several years at that point. Worth the wait of 10 plus years to talk my wife into going here (except the flies, they were vicious and numerous 10 on me while sitting at a minimum and very bity)

@TessB789446B86 · Camped on Jul 22, 2023 at Campsite #2

Very nice location. Site could have been cleaner. I picked up lots of trash bits. Pit toilets were pristine however. Tent site was perfect for our 3P Big Agnes tent with lots of room to spare. Creek was lovely. The sound put me to sleep every night. Slept very well. Other campers were very quiet. Very enjoyable.

@CorrineH8E656F · Camped on Jul 10, 2023 at Campsite #4

This is one of our favorite camping locations in Colorado. Camping at Maroon Bells allow you 24 hour access to view and photograph the sunrise and sunset on the Bells, and affords you the opportunity to get an early start to your hiking adventure. The campground is extremely quiet, you can fall asleep listening to the creek. The vault toilets are very clean.

@AliciaR9399917 · Camped on Jul 1, 2023 at Campsite #4

Gorgeous as ever. Bathrooms were great. Deer wandering through the campground were also great! Had a wasp issue with our bear box and the rangers immediately took care of it.

@PatrickZ196767 · Camped on Jun 19, 2023 at Campsite #4

Friendly staff. Clean restrooms.

@breh0DFB06725B · Camped on May 29, 2023 at Campsite #4

Loved camping here! All the park staff was great, and kind, and knowledgeable. The site was clean and well-managed. The view and the hikes were beautiful. All the facilities were clean and well-stocked. The only downside was the lack of running water, but we came right at the beginning of the season. Make sure you bring cash for entry!

@StevenT9884610 · Camped on Oct 3, 2022 at Campsite #4

Excellent location for being able to photograph the Maroon Bells.

@TracyB1260578 · Camped on Sep 5, 2022 at Campsite #4

Great little campsite! Quiet and close to hiking and biking.

@AliciaR9399917 · Camped on Jul 3, 2022 at Campsite #3

Beautiful!!!

@KatherineG5078 · Camped on Jun 29, 2022 at Campsite #2

Silver Queen is a lovely small campsite and it was meticulously cared for. It’s covered with aspen trees and by the side of a river and only a short drive to the Maroon Bells parking lot. The pit toilets were the cleanest I have ever seen and were cleaned daily. My only complaint was the side of the area set aside for tents. Our 4 sleeper tent just fitted on it. If you had a larger tent I wouldn’t fit. Our second tent had to be pitched on the grass which wasn’t meant to be allowed but the rangers never complained.

@PatrickS396870 · Camped on Sep 23, 2021 at Campsite #2

Beautiful! Very friendly park rangers at the entrance gate.

@PatrickS393 · Camped on Sep 23, 2021 at Campsite #2

Beautiful! Very friendly park rangers at the entrance gate.

@PeterRitaS256 · Camped on Sep 7, 2021 at Campsite #1

We camped in a 30 ft trailer in Site #1. Reason for the low review is that this site is exceptionally difficult to get a trailer into. A giant rock on the left side of the entrance prevents you from making a good backing turn. Road is very narrow, so you actually have to put the front of the tow vehicle off the road into the trees. The site is somewhat unloved, and we had to correct for a 3 degree sideways lean. But the access to Maroon Bells wilderness is very convenient.

@PeterRitaS3492 · Camped on Sep 7, 2021 at Campsite #1

@CeceliaR645672 · Camped on Aug 30, 2021 at Campsite #3

Awesome, secluded campsite close to the Maroon Bells and the cleanest pit toilet ever! You are right next to the rushing creek. We spent two nights in site #3 with no one in the nearby sites, surprisingly. We saw a fox running around. We were glad to have close access with our two pups to hiking. Definitely recommend. I can just imagine it's beautiful in the fall!

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