Aspen (Co)

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Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Pike-San Isabel National Forests Fees: $24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check, or money order. Self-service fee tube is available. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the same night. Season: Mid May (depending on conditions) to Mid October Reservations: Reservations for this site can be made by visiting Recreation.gov or calling 1-877-444-6777. Reservations must be made 4 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 6 months in advance. Two-night… 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… 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. Rules: - Campfires are restricted to fire rings only. Be sure campfire is completely extinguished before leaving. - Maximum of eight people per site. - Facility roads are not paved. - No more than a 14-night consecutive stay. - Dogs, including service dogs, must always be leashed. - No discharge of firearms or fireworks - Quiet hours from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233710 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Kim Petrarca