Maroon Bells Reservations
Maroon Bells Reservations
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Reservation Release Dates:

Shuttle (Full Season)  : Open
Parking (5/15 – 7/31) : Open
Parking (8/1 – 10/31) : June 17th @ 8:00 AM

Overnight Permits for the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area are available on Recreation.gov, with the release dates:
April through July : Open
August through November : June 15th @ 8:00 AM

NO DRINKING WATER AVAILABLE AT MAROON BELLS
Water bottles can be filled at the Maroon Bells Welcome Center, at Aspen Highlands, before riding the shuttle or driving to the trailhead.

LIMITED RESTROOM FACILITIES AT MAROON BELLS
Restroom facilities at the Maroon Bells trailhead are extremely limited. Please plan ahead and use the restrooms at the Maroon Bells Welcome Center, at Aspen Highlands. If you need to use the facilities at the trailhead, please be patient and respectful, lines may form during busy times. For the protection of this pristine environment, please do not use the wilderness as a restroom.

Reservations

Choose one or the other, either Trailhead Parking -or- Shuttle Reservation

maroon bells parking
Limited Availability

Trailhead Parking Reservations

Trailhead Parking Reservations are ideal for those who need to start their adventure early before the shuttle bus begins at 7:00 AM, or those who wish to visit in the evening after 5:00 PM.

Very limited spaces available.

Dates:   May 15th – October 31st
Per Vehicle:   $10
Book Parking US Forest Service

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Maroon Bells Shuttle
Best Option

Shuttle Reservations

Shuttle Reservations are the most common and convenient way to visit Maroon Bells. The shuttle bus departs from the Maroon Bells Welcome Center, located at Aspen Highlands Ski Area. If you have a shuttle reservation, that is all you need, you do not need a parking reservation.

Maroon Bells Welcome Center
at Aspen Highlands Ski Area
75 Boomerang Rd, Aspen, CO 81601

Dates:   May 23rd – October 19th
   
Adult:   $16
Children:   $10 (12 & Younger)
Seniors:   $10 (65+)

Book Shuttle US Forest Service

To protect the resource and ensure a quality experience, reservations are required to access the Maroon Bells Scenic Area. The area is accessible via Maroon Creek Road from May 15th to early November.

Parking: Limited spaces are available at the Maroon Lake Trailhead and parking reservations are only available or those arriving before 8:00 AM and after 5:00 PM.

Shuttle: Most popular access. Departs from the Maroon Bells Welcome Center at Aspen Highlands Ski Area and takes about 15 minutes each way.

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The Maroon Bells Scenic Area



Maroon Bells

Things to Know

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Amphitheater Reservations

Reservations for the Maroon Bells Amphitheater are made online through recreation.gov.

Recreation.gov US Forest Service
Conundrum Hot Springs

Maroon Bells Wilderness Access

Overnight permits are required in the most heavily used areas of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area, and can be found at recreation.gov.

  • Conundrum Hot Springs
  • Four Pass Loop
  • Backpacking
Recreation.gov US Forest Service

Maroon Bells Campgrounds

Campgrounds in the Maroon Bells Scenic Area are managed by the US Forest Service. Those with campground reservations do not need a reservation to park at the Maroon Lake Trailhead.

  • Silver Bar Campground
  • Silver Bell Campground
  • Silver Queen Campground
Camping Information US Forest Service
For more information, please contact us
Email 970-930-6442