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Maroon Bells will remain OPEN for the remainder of the season, and is not affected by the government shutdown.
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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.
2026 RESERVATIONS
Reservations for 2026 will be released in February. This page will be updated with the most up to date information, when the exact date is announced.
Overnight Permits for the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area are available on Recreation.gov.
There is no parking at Maroon Lake without a reservation.
Choose one or the other, either Trailhead Parking -or- Shuttle Reservation
Last Day for The Shuttle was October 19th.
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.
Starting October 20th, you may arrive at anytime during your parking reservation, there is no requirement to arrive before 8:00 AM.
Very limited spaces available.
| Dates: | May 15th – October 31st |
| Per Vehicle: | $10 |
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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, you do not need a Trailhead Parking Reservation. There is a paid parking garage at the Maroon Bells Welcome Center, where you can park to access the shuttle. No reservation is needed for this parking garage, you will pay to park on arrival.
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+) |
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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. The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is closed to inbound private vehicles from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM between May 23rd and October 19th. During this time, visitors with parking reservations must arrive either before 8:00 AM or after 5:00 PM. However, you can still depart the area during this time.
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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