Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233710
When Aspen (CO) reopens
Aspen (CO)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
23
Openings · last 90 days
28
Only 28 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 – Oct 11, 2026 · of 11 monitored sites
Of the 264 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 91 open for online reservation · 155 reserved · 18 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
65.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 91 of 264 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026Not open online65.5%
Open site-nights91 / 264
Reserved (of online inventory)155 / 246
Weekday openings71
Weekend openings20
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 71 fall on weekdays and 20 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 65 of 121 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 11 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.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 002 | 11 |
| 003 | 10 |
| 011 | 10 |
| 009 | 9 |
| 010 | 9 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Sep 23
The next bookable night is Sep 23. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
91 open site-nights across 11 sites at Aspen (CO), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 20 2-night, 13 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site 001.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 2 sites take 25 ft.
All 11 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 20 ft | None | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 |
| 003 | 20 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 |
| 011 | 20 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 009 | 26 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 |
| 010 | 14 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 |
| 012 | 20 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 005 | 22 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11 |
| 007 | 14 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 001 | 30 ft | None | 7 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 |
| 004 | 22 ft | None | 6 | 5 nights | Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 |
| 006 | 20 ft | None | 4 | 1 night | Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 8, Oct 11 |
About Aspen (CO)
Overview
Aspen Campground is an excellent place for campers looking to relax, hike, fish and enjoy the sounds of nature. The campground sits near Jefferson Creek, a few miles downriver of Jefferson Lake. The lake is one of the highest elevation lakes around, capping 10,685 feet elevation and bordered by steep 12,000 foot peaks Fishing in both the creek and lake offer promising catches of trout. Another noteworthy aspect of the campground is its access to the Colorado Trail.
Recreation
The campground offers nearby access to two trails. Hiking, biking and horseback riding are excellent on the epic Colorado Trail, a 471-mile trail that stretches across Colorado from Denver to Durango. Also nearby is the West Jefferson Loop Trail, a foot path that goes up to the Continental Divide and loop for 11 miles.
Rainbow, brown, mackinaw and brook trout can be found swimming in the creek and lake. No-wake boating is allowed in the lake and a boat ramp is easily accessible.
Facilities
Amenities include picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump and a campfire ring. Parking aprons are gravel and can fit up to two vehicles.
It is difficult to access Jefferson Lake Recreation Area during the winter months. The roads to this site are not maintained for snow throughout the winter.
Natural Features
Aspen Campground, at 9,900 elevation, sits in a valley along Jefferson Creek at the base of Jefferson Hill. The single-loop campground is shaded by groves of aspen and mature spruce. Jefferson Lake, spanning about 182 acres, has deep, cold waters and freezes over in winter.
Nearby Attractions
Visit historic Fairplay, Colorado, a ghost town that was once a frontier boom town. The South Park City Museum contains 34 authentic buildings with 60,000 artifacts.
11 monitored sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups11 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Fairplay, take Highway 285 north to Jefferson, then turn left on County road 35. Travel approximately 2 miles and turn right on County Road 37. Travel approximately 2.5 miles to the Aspen Campground.
P.O. Box 74, Lake George, CO 80827
CampingFishingHiking
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233710 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Aspen (CO)?
Reservations for Aspen (CO) are made through Recreation.gov. 91 of 264 tracked site-nights are currently open (34.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 28 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 Aspen (CO)?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Aspen (CO) in the last 7 days, 23 over 30 days and 28 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Aspen (CO)?
13 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 27 at site 002. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Aspen (CO) fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Aspen (CO)?
October 2026, with 65 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 121.
When is the next open date at Aspen (CO)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Sep 23. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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