Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness - Crater Lake Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
White River National Forest
Overnight stays at Crater Lake require advanced overnight permit reservations, which must be purchased at recreation.gov.
Camping at Crater Lake is only permitted in designated sites, and overnight guests are required to bring bear canisters for food storage.
WAG bags are highly recommended for human waste removal/management, but not required. If not using WAG bags, please understand and follow proper human waste disposal techniques.
Fee Info
$10 permit required to camp here. Must check availability and apply for the permit.
Reservation Info
NOTE: Overnight permit system will be implemented starting in 2023 BEAR CANISTERS ARE REQUIRED AT THIS CAMPGROUND
Dogs are prohibited in the Conundrum Hot Springs Zone. Dogs must be on leash everywhere else in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.
Location
Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness - Crater Lake Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
If you plan to start your trip at the Maroon Scenic Area, you will need to reserve a parking or shuttle bus reservation. You will receive a link in your confirmation email to reserve parking or bus transportion. There are a limited number of parking spaces availabe so you may need to reserve a bus ticket.
Coordinates
39.0874439 N
106.965628 W
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets