$15
Silver Queen
Closed for the season
Total sites: 5
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
8,656 ft
59°F
38°F
38°F
no signal
White River National Forest › Aspen Ranger District › Colorado
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Silver Queen Campground, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Silver Queen Campground is located in the Aspen Ranger District, White River National Forest (2 hrs 19 min east of Grand Junction, CO) with an elevation of 8,656 feet. There are a total of 5 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Campsite Reviews (66)
4.7 out of 5
| 5 star | 80% | |
| 4 star | 9% | |
| 3 star | 6% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 0% |
@PatriciaK11756 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025 at Campsite #2
Beautiful quiet campground close to Maroon Bells. Site 02 is very private and has access to the river. The sound of the river was great to sleep to. Bathrooms were the cleanest Ive ever seen!
@KarenB2737002 · Camped on Aug 20, 2025 at Campsite #2
Very scenic and quiet campground! The vault toilets were the cleanest Ive ever experienced!
@katier7966535 · Camped on Aug 4, 2025 at Campsite #3
Such a lovely spot! The bathrooms were impeccable, the place was well maintained, and the location excellent. Site three is close to the river and I really enjoyed having the white noise at night.
@EllaRC57FF05BF · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #1
I stayed at campsite #1 with a 19' camper. I had a difficult time leveling side to side, so ended up being living with it. Overall, I loved the campground.
@MerielC79AF80A · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #4
Had a lovely stay at Site 4, which is the closest to the very clean vault toilets and close to Maroon Creek Road. Tent pad is generally smaller than other campgrounds, but was able to squeeze a small 2 person backpacking tent and a 3 person camp tent.
@RobertR8191303 · Camped on Jul 23, 2025 at Campsite #2
I felt like I'd won the lottery when I snagged this campsite six months ago. One of the best campsites ever. Only six sites with four next to Maroon Creek. Loved having full access to Maroon Creek Rd so we could visit Maroon Bells as often and whenever we wanted. We're not fans of vault toilets but these were the cleanest we've ever seen with no odor or flies.
@SusanG3849669 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #4
Gorgeous surroundings, spacious site, very clean restroom. Top notch camping.
@ChristaAD1B54F · Camped on Jul 1, 2025 at Campsite #3
Beautiful, quiet campground nestled in the aspens! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in site #3, which had Maroon Creek just down the trail from our tent. It was so nice be able to walk down to the creek and to fall asleep to the sound of rushing water each night! The bathrooms were right across from the entrance to our site, and always clean. Bear boxes had ample space for our food as well. We fit a 16x10 tent diagonally on the tent pad. That would probably be the max size! In my opinion, site #3 looked to be the best site as it was furthest from the road and had the creek in the background. It felt private despite having the restrooms across from the site. Site #6 has a pretty view of the Maroon Bells. Site #2 looks to be the next most private as it is away from the road too. That being said, with minimal traffic on the road I dont think you could go wrong in any site at this campground! There are lots of trees between each site to make it feel more private. Overall loved Silver Queen and would recommend it to anyone wanting to travel to the Maroon Bells. Its worth it to camp here just to have unrestricted access to Maroon Lake and beyond.
@AmbereenEB2C84 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #2
The campsite is secluded, the sound of Maroon Creek drowning any noise from the road. The campsites are surrounded by Aspens and lush greenery and with views of Pyramid peak through the trees. The Vault toilets were clean. It does appear as if people book campsites but then don't show up. The campsites were mostly empty even though they had reserved signs. It was nice to have the place so peaceful, but it is disappointing for people who would have liked to come to camp but could not because of reservations made with no shows.
@DaveK8817014 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #5
One of our favorites
@LesleyGFA35365 · Camped on Jun 21, 2025 at Campsite #4
No water at the campground this summer so be prepared, but there were multiple posts and warnings about this so it was no surprise! Very clean, quiet campground that comes with easy Maroon Bells access- I tent camped here one night before backpacking the Four Pass Loop and it was so nice being just a few minutes drive to the trailhead parking. Theres a little road noise but its pretty quiet once the buses stop for the night and even when youre not at a site right on the creek you can fall asleep to the sounds of running water. There were numerous deer passing through and one fox. Highly recommend! Pay attention to reservation release times and plan far ahead in order to get one of these coveted campsites.
@ChrisT3416096 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #5
Great location and the staff was very help full.
@michaelg734741 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #1
Amazing spot!
@GeorgiP5DEBC9B · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #1
Love the camp site. Right by a creek as well and you get in/out privaledges in the bells. Feels very safe, nice and quiet and would come back again.
@RickD3627013 · Camped on Aug 20, 2024 at Campsite #4
Great views, and close to Maroon Bells!
@JeannineK806CF · Camped on Aug 10, 2024 at Campsite #2
Maroon Bells is a beautiful area. Silver Queen is a small loop without a host or running water. Unfortunately a loud group of hikers started a party in an empty campsite next to us around midnight one evening.
@JeannineKD40A9 · Camped on Aug 10, 2024 at Campsite #2
Maroon Bells is a beautiful area. Silver Queen is a small loop without a host or running water. Unfortunately a loud group of hikers started a party in an empty campsite next to us around midnight one evening.
@HeleneT2D35988 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #1
Great site and location made even better by the unrestricted access to the Maroon Bells.
@ThomasB3452376 · Camped on Jul 29, 2024 at Campsite #3
Mixed bag. The camp spot (#3) was beautiful in an aspen grove, creek right at the campsite and cliff face view. A mile deer came by amd grazed near us. It was private, and the any time access to Maroon Bells was great. No need to shuttle in. We could be there before all the buses.The downsides are, the bathroom, though clean was directly across from the picnic table/fire ring. Avoid #4. That site is right next to the toilets. Also the creek, though pleasing to see, was to cold to spend much time in, and so loud it was hard to sleep in a tent. The fact that it was in a canyon also meant that the sun didn't hit until 9:00 am, so it was in the low 40's all morning in late July.Weigh the pros and cons before you decide.
@JamesR5751753 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #5
We camped in site # 5 end of July and loved it. Maroon Bells didnt disappoint. Campground was small and relatively private sites. Pit toilets were very well maintained. Site 5 has some healthy slope in the forward - aft direction so bring some blocks for the tongue jack if you have a trailer. Side to side was just little slope. We were there mid week and it was mostly empty. Only negative is the water fill spicket in the campground was broken and has been for years. Make any changes to your reservations in advance because no way to call the gate because they dont have service.
@AnneH4238455 · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #5
Lovely campsite in an ideal location for exploring Maroon Bells wilderness.
@SarahC1505024 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #2
Cute, small campground with nice facilities. Unlimited access to Maroon Bells which was incredible. Highly coveted spots! Was a bit buggy but the river flowing through the campground was very nice.
@BlakeW35175E33 · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #3
It was Beautiful!!! Spectacular!!!! Only gave it a 3 because no water was available in campground (pump not working) - we had to go up to the restrooms at the Maroon Bells parking to get water. The bugs didn't help (all the rains).
@JasonT2130323 · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #3
We were there the one week the flies are out was the only issue with our stay....oh and the water spout was closed and we were tole for several years at that point. Worth the wait of 10 plus years to talk my wife into going here (except the flies, they were vicious and numerous 10 on me while sitting at a minimum and very bity)
@TessB789446B86 · Camped on Jul 22, 2023 at Campsite #2
Very nice location. Site could have been cleaner. I picked up lots of trash bits. Pit toilets were pristine however. Tent site was perfect for our 3P Big Agnes tent with lots of room to spare. Creek was lovely. The sound put me to sleep every night. Slept very well. Other campers were very quiet. Very enjoyable.
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