US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Pitkin County, Colorado. Run by United States Forest Service.
| Operator | United States Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 47 |
| Site types | 46 standard, no electric, 1 group standard, no electric |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 60 ft |
| Electric hookups | No |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Cabins or yurts | No |
| Dump station | No |
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Season | May 18-Sep 16 |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (970) 927-0107 |
| Address | 665 Difficult Campground Rd, Aspen , CO, 81611 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
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Located 5 miles southeast of Aspen, Colorado, Difficult Campground sits on the banks of the Roaring Fork River on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies. Campsites are nestled in a mixed forest of aspen, cottonwood, pine, fir, scrub oak, and spruce, and several are at the river's edge, offering an ideal setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. Recreation Renowned for its fly fishing, the Roaring Fork River sustains populations of large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout. The nearby peaks and soothing sounds from the river offer anglers a perfect backdrop for an afternoon of fishing.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Difficult Campground is in Pitkin County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.