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Silver Queen Campground

Silver Queen Campground

Closed

Closed for the season. The campground typically opens around Memorial Day weekend when Independence Pass opens, weather dependent. Road access via Independence Pass is usually available Memorial Day through mid-October. No potable water is available this season at Maroon Bells Scenic Area; campers should bring their own water supply.

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

August 30th, 7:37 PM — 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

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

Silver Queen Campground sits at 8,460 feet elevation just outside Aspen, Colorado, hemmed in by aspen groves with views of 14,018-foot Pyramid Peak. The campground is located along Maroon Creek within the iconic Maroon Bells Scenic Area of White River National Forest, providing access to one of Colorado's most photographed mountain landscapes. The five reservable sites accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 30 feet in length. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and access to vault toilets, bear boxes, and drinking water. No electrical hookups are available. The campground enforces an 8-person, 2-vehicle limit per site and a 5-day maximum stay. The Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness offers exceptional hiking and backpacking opportunities. The West Maroon Trail from Maroon Lake climbs through aspen groves, boulder fields, and high mountain passes above 10,000 feet. Summer days are warm with cool evenings, though afternoon thunderstorms are common and snow is possible even at peak season.

Directions

From Aspen: Take Highway 82 West 1 mile to the roundabout. 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, approximately 6.5 miles from Highway 82. From Glenwood Springs: Take Highway 82 East 40 miles to the roundabout, then follow the same route via Maroon Creek Road.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $15

Vehicle

Max RV Length 30ft
Max Trailer Length 30ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email SM.FS.R2WhiteRiver@usda.gov
Phone +1 (970) 945-2521

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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Silver Queen Campground
Silver Queen Campground

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