Can you reserve a site at Aspen (Co)?

Yes, Aspen (Co) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Aspen (Co) have?

12 sites in total, of which 11 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Aspen (Co)?

30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Aspen (Co)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Aspen (Co).

Are campfires allowed at Aspen (Co)?

Campfires are allowed at Aspen (Co). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Aspen (Co), Colorado — 11 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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 lake. No-wake boating is allowed in the lake and a boat ramp is easily accessible.

Facilities

Amenities include picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water from a hand pump and a campfire ring. Parking aprons are gravel and can fit up to two vehicles.

It is difficult to access Jefferson Lake Recreation Area during the winter months. The roads to this site are not maintained for snow throughout the winter.

Natural Features

Aspen Campground, at 9,900 elevation, sits in a valley along Jefferson Creek at the base of Jefferson Hill. The single-loop campground is shaded by groves of aspen and mature spruce. Jefferson Lake, spanning about 182 acres, has deep, cold waters and freezes over in winter.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Nearby Attractions

Visit historic Fairplay, Colorado, a ghost town that was once a frontier boom town. The South Park City Museum contains 34 authentic buildings with 60,000 artifacts.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations

Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.

A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

No-Shows

A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.

Refunds

Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.

Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.

For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.

In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.

The facts

Season: Mid May (depending on conditions) – Mid October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
11 bookable sites
12 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: ASPEN

Site types

6 Tent Only Nonelectric
5 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, picnic tables, grills.

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12 campsites at Aspen (Co)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	ASPEN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
002	ASPEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
003	ASPEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
004	ASPEN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	8	🐾
005	ASPEN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	8	🐾
006	ASPEN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
007	ASPEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	14 ft	8	🐾
008 - Host	ASPEN	Management	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
009	ASPEN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	8	🐾
010	ASPEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	14 ft	8	🐾
011	ASPEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
012	ASPEN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾

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.

39.42528, -105.84083 · 39°25'31.0"N 105°50'27.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Aspen (Co)

Can you reserve a site at Aspen (Co)?: Yes, Aspen (Co) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Aspen (Co) have?: 12 sites in total, of which 11 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Aspen (Co)?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Aspen (Co)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Aspen (Co).
Does Aspen (Co) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Aspen (Co)?: Campfires are allowed at Aspen (Co). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Aspen (Co) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Aspen (Co)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$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

Restrictions:

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.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Aspen (Co)

Lodgepole (Jefferson Lake, Fairplay Colorado) 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jefferson Creek 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Michigan Creek 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Timberline Campground 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hall Valley 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Handcart 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kenosha Pass Campground 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lodgepole Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site: 2 4.4 mi · Facility
Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site: 3 4.4 mi · Facility
Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site: 1 4.4 mi · Facility
Hall Valley Campground 4.4 mi · Campground

Contact

Email tbolton@goexplorus.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Aspen (Co)