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Difficult Campground
Difficult Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in White River National Forest, Colorado[4]. Recreation.gov lists 47 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].
What to expect
Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting beside the Roaring Fork River, about 5 miles southeast of Aspen[5]. All 47 sites accept both an RV or trailer and a tent[6]. Recreation.gov lists 46 standard nonelectric sites and 1 group standard nonelectric site[1]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 60 feet[3]. Most sites allow up to 10 people, and the listed range is 10 to 30[7]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM for 46 of the 47 sites[8][9].
Campsite details
From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Campsites[1] | 47 |
| Site types[1] | 46 standard nonelectric, 1 group standard nonelectric |
| Reservations[2] | Yes, on Recreation.gov |
| Longest RV or trailer[3] | 60 ft (median 39 ft) |
| Equipment[6] | RV or trailer at 47 sites, tent at 47 sites |
| Pets[10] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Campfires[11] | Allowed at all listed sites |
| Check-in[8] | 2:00 PM |
| Check-out[9] | 11:00 AM |
| People per site[7] | 10 at most sites (10 to 30) |
Before you go
- Book through Recreation.gov, where the campground can be reserved[2].
- Pets are listed as allowed at all 47 campsites with this detail[10].
- Campfires are listed as allowed at all 47 campsites with this detail, but fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
- Site details come from Recreation.gov records and can lag behind changes on the ground, so check the listing before you go.
Questions people ask
- Can you reserve Difficult Campground?
- Yes, Recreation.gov lists it as reservable[2].
- Are dogs allowed at Difficult Campground?
- Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 47 campsites with this detail[10].
- Are campfires allowed at Difficult Campground?
- Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 47 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
- How long an RV can Difficult Campground take?
- The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 60 feet[3].
Facts and sources
- Recreation.gov lists 47 overnight campsites at Difficult Campground: 46 standard nonelectric, 1 group standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Difficult Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Difficult Campground: 60 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 39 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Difficult Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in White River National Forest, Colorado. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Recreation.gov description for Difficult Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Permitted equipment at Difficult Campground: 47 sites accept an RV or trailer and 47 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Maximum people per campsite at Difficult Campground: 10 at most sites (range 10 to 30). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-in time at Difficult Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Check-out time at Difficult Campground on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM (for 46 of 47 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Difficult Campground: yes at all 47 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
- Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Difficult Campground: yes at all 47 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
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