Silver Queen Campground
Reviewed Sep. 1, 2017

Silver Queen

This campground is super close to the Maroon Bells - Maroon Lake is just up the road. It has all the essential facilities - fire ring, picnic tables, toilets, water. It is set in an aspen grove and a creek runs right by it. There aren't many sites at this campground, so I recommend reserving a site especially during peak season. I've stayed at this campsite twice - it's a great spot. The Maroon Bells are super busy during September when all of the aspen trees are turning. The mountains turn gold. During peak season visitors are not allowed to drive up to Maroon Lake, there are buses you must take instead. If you're staying at this campground you're allowed to bypass the bus and drive up there in your own car. From Maroon Lake there is a trailhead. We did the hike to Crater Lake, a moderate hike to a lake at the base of a huge mountain. The Maroon Bells area is extraordinary. This campground is also very close to downtown Aspen - the location is perfect. There are 2 cons to this campground however, first is that it's right next to the road and secondly it is very touristy. If you're trying to get off the beaten path, then this is not it.

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  • Review photo of Silver Queen Campground by Karl G., September 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Silver Queen Campground by Karl G., September 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Silver Queen Campground by Karl G., September 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Silver Queen Campground by Karl G., September 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Silver Queen Campground by Karl G., September 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Silver Queen Campground by Karl G., September 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Silver Queen Campground by Karl G., September 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Silver Queen Campground by Karl G., September 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Silver Queen Campground by Karl G., September 1, 2017
  • Review photo of Silver Queen Campground by Karl G., September 1, 2017