SILVER BELL (CO)

Located 5.5 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 http://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: http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/rangerdistricts/aspen_sopris/mb_scenic_site/

Located 5.5 miles southwest of Aspen, Colorado, on Maroon Creek Road. From Highway 82 take the Maroon Creek Road exit at the roundabout on the West edge of town. Follow Maroon Creek Road past the Welcome Station to your campground.

Coming to Aspen via Independence Pass: Take Highway 82 West from downtown Aspen 1 mile to the roundabout (rotary). From the roundabout, take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 miles to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station. You will pass Aspen High school and Aspen Highlands Ski Area on the way to the welcome station, which is staffed from 7am to 6pm for you to check in and confirm reservations. Once checked in, continue past the welcome station, and Silver Bell is a 1/2 mile beyond on the left hand side.
Independence Pass (Highway 82) is normally open from Memorial Day through mid-October, weather dependant. If you are planning an event during these times, please call the Colorado Department of Transportation Hotline for road updates at (877) 315-7623.

Coming to Aspen via Glenwood Springs: Take Highway 82 for 40 miles to the roundabout (rotary). From the roundabout, take Maroon Creek Road 4.7 miles to the Welcome Station. Silver Bell is a 1/2 mile beyond on the left hand side.
Silver Bell Campground is approximately 5 miles from Highway 82 at the roundabout.