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Maroon Bells Amphitheatre

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sites: Jun–Sep
best months

Is Maroon Bells Amphitheatre open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for White River National Forest.

FSR 286, Radical Hill, is closed due to washouts and unsafe conditions
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Limited parking at Snowmass Creek Trailhead
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Grizzly Creek Trail Closure
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · Order 2026-02 · USFS · White River National Forest
Ruedi Marina Day Use area Dump Station is CLOSED
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest
Asbestos safety closure - Camp Hale
Agency alert covering White River National Forest · USFS · White River National Forest

As of Nov 9, 10:05 PM MST · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

1 site for group and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 10,720 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
Maroon Bells-Snowmass WildernessAspen Ranger District · White River National Forest

Reputed to be the most photographed mountains in Colorado, the spectacular Maroon Bells dominate this setting. Hemmed in by Maroon Lake, aspen groves and evergreen forests, Maroon Bells Amphitheater is designed for interpretive talks, and is especially popular for recreational events and weddings. The amphitheater is available for use by the general public and can be reserved for private events. The maximum number of people allowed at the amphitheater is 50. Receptions are not allowed at this location, but can be held at the East Maroon Portal Picnic site, approximately a four mile drive.

Local outfitters

Marble RV Park and Campground13 mi away
Taylor Park Trading Post28 mi away

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Also worth it near here
- Maroon-Snowmass TrailHiking · Next doorPhoto: Michael Kirsh, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
- Maroon Lake TrailSki touring · Next doorPhoto: John Fowler from Placitas, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
- Maroon Lake ScenicLake fishing · Next door
- Pyramid PeakSummit · ~2 min drivePhoto: EE One, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Best time to visit Maroon Bells Amphitheatre
Best months: June–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
  29° / -8°
  8 wet
2. Feb
  33° / -5°
  8 wet
3. Mar
  40° / 4°
  8 wet
4. Apr
  47° / 18°
  8 wet
5. May
  58° / 29°
  8 wet
6. Jun
  69° / 36°
  7 wet
7. Jul
  72° / 42°
  11 wet
8. Aug
  70° / 41°
  12 wet
9. Sep
  64° / 34°
  9 wet
10. Oct
  54° / 25°
  7 wet
11. Nov
  40° / 13°
  8 wet
12. Dec
  28° / -4°
  8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Taylor Park, CO, 26 mi away at 9,179 ft. The station sits about 1,500 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.