Summer reservations open for popular White River National Forest locations that book up quickly
Anna Stonehouse/The Aspen Times file
Popular White River National Forest locations are now open for reservations, and they can fill up fast.
Reservations for some locations — like campgrounds — are only recommended, though they may be required for some high visitation areas on the White River.
Developed Campgrounds and Group Sites
Reservations for the majority of the more than 50 developed campgrounds on the White River National Forest are available six months in advance at recreation.gov. Reservations for sites accommodating larger groups are available one year in advance. Developed campgrounds begin operating as early as mid-May.
Information about all the Forest’s campgrounds and other developed sites are available at FS.USDA.gov/whiteriver.
Hanging Lake
The reconstruction work on the Hanging Lake Trail will resume in the spring, with an anticipated reopening in summer 2025. Reservation information will be posted at VisitGlenwood.com when it becomes available.
Maroon Bells scenic area
General parking and shuttle reservations for the Maroon Bells Scenic Area will be available at VisitMaroonBells.com beginning on Feb. 18. Shuttle reservations will be available for May 24 through Oct. 20, while parking reservations are available for May 15 through July 31. Parking reservations for August through October will be available beginning June 17.
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Overnight Permits
Overnight permits for Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area are available at Recreation.gov. This includes overnight permits for Conundrum Hot Springs, the Four Pass Loop, and Capitol Lake. Reservations for April 1-July 31 are available now, while reservations for August through November will be available beginning June 15.
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