Aspen, CO
Difficult Campground
Difficult Campground sits on the banks of the Roaring Fork River near Aspen and requires no permit—just book your site in advance among 47 campsites that mix standard and group options.
The campground accommodates tents and RVs across a mixed forest of aspen, cottonwood, pine, fir, scrub oak, and spruce, with several sites positioned directly at the river's edge. The Roaring Fork River is known for fly fishing, holding rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and brook trout populations.
Located in the Colorado Rockies on the western slope, Difficult draws visitors seeking both solitude and riverside recreation against mountain backdrops.
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Common Questions
What campers most often want to know about Difficult Campground.
Do I need a permit to camp at Difficult Campground?
No permit is required to camp at Difficult Campground. You can reserve a site in advance through the standard reservation system.
Can I bring an RV to Difficult Campground?
Yes, Difficult Campground accommodates both tents and RVs. The campground has 47 total campsites including standard and group sites.
What types of fish are in the Roaring Fork River at Difficult?
The Roaring Fork River supports populations of rainbow, brown, cutthroat, and brook trout. The campground is renowned for fly fishing in this setting.
Are there group camping options at Difficult Campground?
Yes, Difficult Campground offers both standard and group campsites among its 47 total sites. Group sites can be reserved in advance.
What forest environment will I be camping in?
Campsites are nestled in a mixed forest of aspen, cottonwood, pine, fir, scrub oak, and spruce. Several sites are located at the river's edge along the Roaring Fork River.