In Town Events
Summer means outdoor markets, music festivals, culinary & arts experiences, and an Aspen original, the Aspen Ideas Festival. If it's happening, it's happening here!
WELCOME TO SUMMER Gain an elevated perspective at Aspen/Snowmass this summer. Your adventure is waiting to happen. Use the links to the left to discover all the exciting activities, dining and cultural experiences that Aspen/Snowmass has to offer in the summer.
Looking for a quick spring getaway? The sun is shining and the events are jamming in Aspen/Snowmass in March and April.
Whether it’s the incredible stargazing or the delight in waking early to the sight of elk grazing in the distance, Snowmass Mountain feels like a very different place in summer. We’d like for you to experience it with a private night of camping with our professional outfitters. Book your family or private group for an overnight camping adventure and enjoy campfire songs, stargazing, fishing, camp cooking and the sublime wonders of nature. Our professional adventure team will custom design your family or group overnight experience. Just contact our sales team at 970-923-1227 for more information.
Weller Lake Campground – 9 miles southeast of Aspen on Hwy. 82. It has 11 campsites. The season ranges from May 22–September 27. Elevation is 9,400 feet. It has access to fishing and hiking. It also has vault toilets, water and trash facilities. Unfortunately, trailer space is limited.
Lincoln Gulch Campground – 11 miles southeast on Hwy. 82, along Lincoln Creek, past the gulch. It has 28 campsites. The season ranges from May 22–September 27. Elevation is 9,800 feet. It has access to fishing and hiking. Unfortunately, it does not have any vault toilets, water or trash facilities and trailer space is limited. First–come, first served basis.
Lincoln Creek Campground – 11 miles southeast on Hwy. 82, then a half of a mile on Lincoln Creek. It has 6 campsites. The season ranges from May 22 - September 27. Elevation is 9,600 feet. It has access to fishing and hiking. It also has vault toilets, water and trash facilities. It can accept a trailer up to 16 feet. First-come, first-serve basis.
Lost Man Campground – 14 ½ miles of Aspen on Hwy. 82. It has 10 campsites. The season ranges from May 22–September 27. The elevation is 10,500 feet. It has access to fishing and hiking. It also has vault toilets, water and trash facilities. Unfortunately, trailer space is limited. First-come, first-served basis.
Silver Bell Campground – 5 miles southwest of Aspen on Maroon Creek Road. It has 4 campsites. The season ranges from May 22–September 27. Elevation is 8,490 ft. It has no fishing access, but it does have hiking access. It has vault toilets, water and trash facilities. Unfortunately, it does not accept trailers. Reservations required.
Silver Queen Campground – 5 miles southwest of Aspen on Maroon Creek Road. It has 6 campsites. The season ranges from May 22 - September 27. Elevation is 8,680 ft. It has no fishing access, but it does have hiking access. It has vault toilets, water and trash facilities. Unfortunately, it does not accept trailers. Reservations required.
If you should decide to build your own camp site, camping is prohibited within 100 feet of all trails, streams, and lakes. You must be out of sight when camping in open areas. Stoves are required above timberline in the alpine tundra. For more information, you may contact the Aspen Ranger District at 970-925-3445.
The Aspen Recreation Center — a.k.a. ARC — has their shower facility open. Hours are Mon.–Fri., 9am–7pm; Sat.–Sun., 11am–6pm. Admission fees vary by time. Visit the ARC’s website for more information or call 970-544-4100.