Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness - Crater Lake Campground is located in the White River National Forest, CO. The area features rugged terrain with alpine lakes and dense forests. Temperatures range from 30°F to 70°F depending on the season, and nearby attractions include the Maroon Bells Scenic Area and various hiking trails.

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.

Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness - Crater Lake Campground

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Its about a 2 mile hike in, but its a great, easy hike and the campsite makes it totally worth it. The views of Maroon bells at crater lake are unbelievable. There is wildlife everywhere. We saw many mountain goats, mule deer, and other critters. Its a primitive/backcountry site, so no amenities. There are 11 total marked sites and theyre pretty far apart. site 1 is very close to crater lake and the first you run into when approaching from maroon lake. site 11 is past the lake and near the base of maroon bells. we used this as basecamp for summiting 14ers maroon peak and pyramid peak. Bear canister required but can be rented cheap at ute mountaineering in aspen.

This place is amazing!

Snowmass lake is on the 4 pass loop trek near Aspen. You have to hike in either covering 3 passes going clockwise from maroon bells or 1 pass going counterclockwise. The most gorgeous place I have ever been. Highly reccomend.

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