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Difficult Campground

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Open with a temporary water outage. Campers must bring all water needed for their visit, including drinking water. Reservations available via Recreation.gov with some first-come-first-served availability. Fire restrictions may be imposed during hot, dry conditions.

Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

7:37 PM — August 31st, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

From Recreation.gov

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.

White River National Forest

Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

About

Located on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies just 5 miles from Aspen, Difficult Campground offers 47 individual campsites and a group area along the scenic Roaring Fork River. Sites are nestled in a mixed forest of aspen, cottonwood, pine, fir, scrub oak, and spruce, with many shaded by mature trees. Several sites are positioned at the river's edge, providing the soothing sounds of rushing water. The Roaring Fork River is renowned for its fly fishing, sustaining populations of large rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and brook trout. Whitewater enthusiasts can raft portions of the river, navigable by small craft to its confluence with the Colorado. Hiking trails are accessible near the campground, and neighboring beaver ponds offer additional fishing opportunities. Amenities include vault toilets, potable water at spigots, trash service, metal fire rings, pedestal grills, picnic tables, and food storage lockers. Sites accommodate trailers up to 40 feet on limited spurs. Vehicles over 35 feet cannot cross Independence Pass but can access the campground via Aspen. A 5-day stay limit applies.

Directions

Take Highway 82 for 5 miles southeast of Aspen, Colorado. Look for the USFS Difficult Campground sign on the right, past Mile Marker 45. Vehicles over 35 feet in length are prohibited over Independence Pass but can access the campground via Aspen.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $33 - $120

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length 40ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email Help.WhiteRiver.Aspen@AmericanLL.com
Phone +1 (970) 927-0107

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

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