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May Queen

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

🏕️ CampgroundAspen / Maroon BellsColorado⭐ 4.3 (109)
May Queen
🟢 9 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked just now · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

May Queen in Colorado has 9 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. 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 Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, MAY #002–MAY #004 next to each othersites #002, #003, #004, #012, #015, #017
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites #001
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #010
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 MAY #001 & MAY #002 next to each othersites #001, #002, #004, #012, #013
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #014
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →opened 13h agosites #013
Wed Sep 9 – Fri Sep 112 nightsbook these dates →sites #022
Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites #020

📷 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 MAY #002 — May Queen Campground, site 2 view
Site MAY #002 · May Queen Campground, site 2 viewUSFS
Campsite MAY #002 — May Queen Campground, site 2 parking
Site MAY #002 · May Queen Campground, site 2 parkingUSFS
Campsite MAY #003 — May Queen Campground, site 3
Site MAY #003 · May Queen Campground, site 3USFS
Campsite MAY #003 — May Queen Campground, site 3 marker
Site MAY #003 · May Queen Campground, site 3 markerUSFS
Campsite MAY #004 — May Queen Campground, site 4 marker
Site MAY #004 · May Queen Campground, site 4 markerUSFS
Campsite MAY #004 — May Queen Campground, site 4 picnic table and fire ring
Site MAY #004 · May Queen Campground, site 4 picnic table and fire ringUSFS
Campsite MAY #012 — May Queen Campground, site 12 picnic table and fire ring 3
Site MAY #012 · May Queen Campground, site 12 picnic table and fire ring 3USFS
Campsite MAY #012 — May Queen Campground, site 12 picnic table and fire ring
Site MAY #012 · May Queen Campground, site 12 picnic table and fire ringUSFS
Campsite MAY #015 — May Queen Campground, site 15 clearing
Site MAY #015 · May Queen Campground, site 15 clearingUSFS
Campsite MAY #015 — May Queen Campground, site 15
Site MAY #015 · May Queen Campground, site 15USFS
Campsite MAY #017 — May Queen Campground, site 17 site view
Site MAY #017 · May Queen Campground, site 17 site viewUSFS
Campsite MAY #017 — May Queen Campground, site 17 marker
Site MAY #017 · May Queen Campground, site 17 markerUSFS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 21.5 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Charging station21.5 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint21.5 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger22.1 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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 12 openings at May Queen over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 4–13 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

💵 $30/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆109 ratings
5★72
4★18
3★7
2★7
1★5
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.2/4
T-Mobile1.2/4
Verizon0.9/4
Sprint retired3.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ May Queen FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at May Queen?

May Queen 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 May Queen?

Campsite fees at May Queen run about $30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at May Queen when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like May Queen 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 May Queen?

CampSage's scans caught 12 openings at May Queen over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 4–13 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 May Queen a good campground?

May Queen holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 109 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at May Queen?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at May Queen, AT&T rates highest at 2.2 out of 5 from 22 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is May Queen located?

May Queen 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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