Recreation area

Maroon Bells Scenic Area

White River National Forest · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Welcome to the iconic Maroon Bells area located near Aspen, CO. The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is surrounded by the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness where restrictions apply. Visit below for information to plan your day trip or Wilderness experience. Maroon Bells Information Line: (970) 945-3319. Contact for current Maroon Bells information. (**ALERT: Maroon Creek Road/Maroon Bells 2019 opening will be delayed until May 24 due to avalanche debris.) Maroon Bells AccessWilderness & Trails: Four Pass Loop, Conundrum & moreMaroon Bells CampingEvents, Passes & Permits   View a Maroon Bells Scenic Area guide (.pdf)

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Activities

  • HIKING
  • PICNICKING

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Maroon Bells Scenic Area doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Colorado campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.