Openings · last 7 days
61
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 61 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-231880
When Difficult Campground reopens
Difficult Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
94
Openings · last 90 days
96
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 96 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 08:00 and 19:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 23 of 96 detected openings (24.0%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 3–7 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 030 | 7 | 7.3% |
| 019 | 6 | 6.3% |
| 004 | 5 | 5.2% |
| 009 | 5 | 5.2% |
| 008 | 5 | 5.2% |
Site 030 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 7. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 47 monitored sites
Of the 423 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 4 open for online reservation · 414 reserved · 4 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 1 closed.
Where the open windows are
99.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 4 of 423 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online99.1%
Open site-nights4 / 423
Reserved (of online inventory)414 / 418
Weekday openings3
Weekend openings1
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 3 fall on weekdays and 1 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 4 of 423 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 47 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 043 | 4 |
This site currently has 4 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSun · Sep 20
The next bookable night is Sep 20. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
4 open site-nights across 1 site at Difficult Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 1 2-night, 1 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 043.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 44 sites take 25 ft, 35 sites take 35 ft, 22 sites take 40 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 043 | 35 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
About Difficult Campground
Overview
Located 5 miles southeast of Aspen, Colorado, Difficult Campground sits on the banks of the Roaring Fork River on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies.
Campsites are nestled in a mixed forest of aspen, cottonwood, pine, fir, scrub oak, and spruce, and several are at the river's edge, offering an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation.
Recreation
Renowned for its fly fishing, the Roaring Fork River sustains populations of large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout. The nearby peaks and soothing sounds from the river offer anglers a perfect backdrop for an afternoon of fishing.
Whitewater adventure seekers may want to raft portions of the Roaring Fork, as it is navigable by small craft throughout most of its length to its confluence with the Colorado.
Hikers can access trails near the campground.
Facilities
Difficult Group site has one site available for reservation: There is no electric hook ups but potable water is available at a spigots inside the main campground.
Group Site: facilities include: hardened parking for campers/RV's and passenger vehicles. The site has 1 group size fire ring, 1 pedestal grill, 1 food locker, and 5 picnic tables.
Natural Features
In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 2.3 million acre White River National Forest is a place of serenity and adventure, boasting 8 wilderness areas, 4 defined seasons, and 10 peaks surpassing 14,000 feet in elevation.
Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate rocky ridges and bull elk bugle at dusk. Scenic rivers sustain populations of cutthroat, rainbow, and brown trout. Alpine regions provide habitat for pika and ptarmigan. These species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
The Roaring Fork River flows by the campground, a tributary of the mighty Colorado. Deep, swift and clear, the Roaring Fork rises in the Sawatch Range on the west side of the Continental Divide and drains an area of the Colorado Western Slope called the Roaring Fork Valley.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Aspen is a popular destination for visitors to the area. From downhill skiing and world-class fly fishing, to dining and resorts, there is a multitude of outdoor and indoor opportunites in this mountain town.
47 monitored sitesRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 30
Getting there
665 Difficult Campground Rd. Aspen CO 816511 Take Highway 82 for 5 miles southeast of Aspen, Colorado. Look for USFS Difficult Campground sign on the right, past Mile Marker 45.
665 Difficult Campground Rd, Aspen, CO 81611970-927-0107
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-231880 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-231880 · Difficult Campground · Aspen CO12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Difficult Campground?
Reservations for Difficult Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 99.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 4 of 423 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 96 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Difficult Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 61 site-date openings at Difficult Campground in the last 7 days, 94 over 30 days and 96 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Difficult Campground?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 043. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Difficult Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
35 of the 47 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Difficult Campground?
September 2026, with 4 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 423.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Difficult Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 5 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 3-7 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Difficult Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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