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US Forest Service

Silver Bell Campground (Maroon Bells · White River NF)

Near Aspen, Colorado: $35/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open Late May through September. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.

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Near Aspen, Colorado

RV-friendly
Tent camping

How much does camping at Silver Bell Campground (Maroon Bells · White River NF) cost, and when is it open?

Silver Bell Campground (Maroon Bells · White River NF) near Aspen, Colorado (US Forest Service) — camping fee $35/night, season Late May through September, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.

The numbers

Fee range

$35/night

Season open

Late May through September

RV size limit

Up to 35 ft

Reservation window

6 months ahead via Recreation.gov

The insider read

What the copy-paste guides miss

Maroon Creek Road requires a vehicle reservation 8am-5pm; campground guests get auto-pass. Maroon Lake sunrise (4:30am alarm) is the iconic photo — beat the bus crowd by walking from camp.

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Pets allowed
Fire rings

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Colorado rules

Verified 2026-05-10

Rental tax: 7.60%
Min driver age: 21+ · 25+ Class A
Gravel roads: Varies by rig
Generator quiet hours: 22:00-07:00
Alcohol in cabin: No open container
Dump station: Standard

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