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Difficult Campground

White River National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundAspen / Maroon BellsColorado⭐ 4.6 (498)
Difficult Campground
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Tue Aug 25–Thu Aug 27
Availability checked 12h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 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 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Aug 25–Thu Aug 27. 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
Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →sites #010, #012, #028, #031
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #032, #036, #047
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →👥 DIFF #007 & DIFF #008 next to each othersites #007, #008, #018
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #038
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →sites #045
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →👥 DIFF #039 & DIFF #040 next to each othersites #013, #033, #039, #040, #043
Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →sites #001, #003
Tue Sep 8 – Thu Sep 102 nightsbook these dates →sites #016, #027

📷 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 #010 — Difficult Campground
Site DIFF #010 · Difficult CampgroundStaff
Campsite DIFF #012 — Difficult Campground
Site DIFF #012 · Difficult CampgroundStaff
Campsite DIFF #028 — Difficult Campground
Site DIFF #028 · Difficult CampgroundStaff
Campsite DIFF #031 — Difficult Campground
Site DIFF #031 · Difficult CampgroundStaff
Campsite DIFF #032 — Difficult Campground
Site DIFF #032 · Difficult CampgroundStaff
Campsite DIFF #036 — Difficult Campground
Site DIFF #036 · Difficult CampgroundStaff
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 4.3 mi away.

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

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🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Difficult Campground over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 7–28 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 21 openings at Difficult Campground over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 7–28 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 498 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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