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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.

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.

White River National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

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

Photos

Inside Difficult Campground

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