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Difficult Campground

White River National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAspen / Maroon BellsColorado⭐ 4.6 (513)
Difficult Campground
🟢 7 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16
Availability checked 17h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 48 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 18h ago.
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Difficult Campground in Colorado has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Sep 13–Wed Sep 16. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →sites DIFF #046
Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →👥 DIFF #001 & DIFF #002 next to each othersites DIFF #001, #002, #013
Mon Sep 14 – Wed Sep 162 nightsbook these dates →sites DIFF #011
Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →sites DIFF #003, #015, #032, #039
Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →opened 17h agosites DIFF #033
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 GRP #001
Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →opened 17h agosites DIFF #026

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite DIFF #046 — Difficult Campground
Site DIFF #046 · Difficult CampgroundStaff
Campsite DIFF #001 — Difficult Campground
Site DIFF #001 · Difficult CampgroundStaff
Campsite DIFF #002 — Difficult Campground
Site DIFF #002 · Difficult CampgroundStaff
Campsite DIFF #013 — Difficult Campground
Site DIFF #013 · Difficult CampgroundStaff
Campsite DIFF #011 — Difficult Campground
Site DIFF #011 · Difficult CampgroundStaff
Campsite DIFF #003 — Difficult Campground
Site DIFF #003 · Difficult CampgroundStaff
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 4.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Charging station4.3 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint4.3 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger6.4 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Difficult Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 5–24 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $33–$120/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.6★★★★★498 ratings
5★369
4★75
3★31
2★18
1★5
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.2/4
AT&T0.2/4
Verizon0.2/4
Sprint retired0.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Difficult Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Difficult Campground?

Difficult Campground in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Difficult Campground?

Campsite fees at Difficult Campground run about $33–$120/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Difficult Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Difficult Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Difficult Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 25 openings at Difficult Campground over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays 5–24 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Difficult Campground a good campground?

Difficult Campground holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 513 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Difficult Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Difficult Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 62 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Difficult Campground located?

Difficult Campground is located in Aspen / Maroon Bells, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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