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Colorado · Recreation.gov

Silver Bar Campground

39.1463° N / 106.8932° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
2 detected openings this week4 monitored sites

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-231881

When Silver Bar Campground reopens

Silver Bar Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
2
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2

Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 4 monitored sites

Of the 52 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 52 reserved.

Currently fully reserved online

All 52 tracked site-nights are currently reserved. Openings appear when inventory returns to Recreation.gov; a free alert catches them the moment Campsite Sniper detects one.

Load status

Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026
Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 52
Reserved (of online inventory)52 / 52

Of the 52 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 52 reserved.

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Sep 2026
01020304050600 OPENSEPSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — all tracked site-nights are reserved.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 4 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

About Silver Bar Campground

Overview

Silver Bar Campground is located approximately five miles southwest of Aspen, Colorado, on the banks of Maroon Creek. The campground is adjacent to the Maroon Bells Welcome Station. This small, primitive, campground features four tent-only, walk-in sites with centralized vault toilets only a few yards away from each campsite. A single accessible campsite is located near the toilets and water source.

The campground sits at an elevation of 8,460 feet, allowing guests to experience warm summer days and cool evenings with probable afternoon thunderstorms. Properly licensed anglers may fish in Maroon Creek, which runs along the eastern edge of the campground. Come prepared for changing weather conditions. Snow is possible even at the peak of summer.

Recreation

For hikers and backpackers, the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area epitomizes the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Starting from the Deadly Bells Trailhead at Maroon Lake, the West Maroon Trail gains elevation through aspen groves and evergreens, traverses boulder fields, crosses streams, and leads hikers through high-elevation (10,000+ feet) mountain passes. Climbing through alpine terrain, backpackers will find high mountain lakes and a smattering of wildflowers in mid-summer. Check specific regulations for camping in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area.

For day hikers and horseback riders, nearby Maroon Creek Trail offers a less crowded alternative to viewing the Maroon Bells, Pyramid Peak and the entire Maroon valley. The gentle, flat terrain offers scenic stops that are great for picnicking.

Facilities

Silver Bar Campground has four walk-in, tent-only sites. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, vault toilets, food storage lockers (bear boxes) and campfire rings. Drinking water and electrical hook-ups are not available.

Natural Features

The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is surrounded by the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. This wilderness is one of the five original Colorado wilderness areas designated by the 1964 Wilderness Act. Its scenic value exudes from its aspen groves, meadows of wildflowers, and dark forests of spruce and fir that rise up from the valleys to alpine landscapes. Here, bighorn sheep, pika, and ptarmigan find habitat above timberline.

Towering over glacial valleys at over 14,000 feet in elevation, the Maroon Bells are the most recognizable peaks in the Elk Mountains. The Maroon Bells are unique in the Rockies in that they are made up of metamorphic sedimentary mudstone that gives the peaks their maroon color and unstable nature for climbing.

Nearby Attractions

The nearby mountain resort 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 opportunities in this mountain town.

4 monitored sitesRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups4 shadedMax party 8

Getting there

Located approximately 5 miles southwest of Aspen, Colorado, on Maroon Creek Road. From Highway 82, take the Maroon Creek Road exit at the roundabout on the west edge of town. Follow Maroon Creek Road to the Welcome Station. Silver Bar Campground is on the left.

Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, CO 81623(970)963-2266
CampingFishingHikingVisitor Center

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Silver Bar Campground?

Reservations for Silver Bar Campground are made through Recreation.gov. All 52 tracked site-nights are currently reserved; a free alert catches the next detected opening. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 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 16:19 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 Silver Bar Campground?

Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Silver Bar Campground in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 2 over the last 90.

Which sites at Silver Bar Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 25 ft.

Does Silver Bar Campground have online availability right now?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, all 52 tracked site-nights are currently reserved. A free Campsite Sniper alert catches the next detected opening.

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