Colorado · Camping

Aspen Acres Campground

Aspen Acres CampgroundPhoto: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
May–Sep
best months

Is Aspen Acres Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Carlos Ranger District. It doesn't name Aspen Acres Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · San Carlos Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 9,089 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • San Carlos Ranger DistrictPike and San Isabel National Forests

Aspen Acres Campground sits in the San Carlos Ranger District of Colorado's Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Summer is the most comfortable time to camp. At Westcliffe, a nearby weather station, typical July averages run to highs around 81°F and lows near 45°F, though the campground sits well above that station, so expect cooler temperatures. Wachob Trail starts about a mile away and South Creek Trail about 1.5 miles away. Southside Campground and La Vista Campground - Lake Isabel are both within about 2 miles.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Aspen Acres Campground

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      40° / 8°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      42° / 12°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      50° / 20°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 26°

      7 wet

    5. May

      66° / 33°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 41°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 45°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 44°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 37°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 26°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 17°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 8°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Westcliffe, CO, 23.1 mi away at 7,873 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Reduced Aspen Acres Fire closure order

      San Carlos Ranger District · Order dated October 23, 2026; seen Oct 22, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

    • Aspen Acres Fire Area Closure July 31-Aug. 31, 2026

      San Carlos Ranger District · Order dated July 31, 2026; seen Aug 31, 2026 → lifted Sep 1, 2026 · Forest Service

    • Aspen Acres Fire Area Closure Sept. 1, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2026.

      San Carlos Ranger District · Order dated September 1, 2026; seen Aug 31, 2026 → lifted Oct 22, 2026 · Forest Service

    • Aspen Acres Fire Area Closure

      San Carlos Ranger District · Order dated July 31, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Aug 31, 2026 · Forest Service

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