Difficult Campground
Not far to the east of Aspen, the Difficult Campground and nearby trails are a good place to get into the forest without driving too far. Along the access road to the campground you pass through excellent willow-riparian habitat, with birds such as Fox Sparrow, Violet-green Swallow, MacGillivray’s Warbler, and others. Some mixed coniferous woodland is good for birds like Brown Creeper, Hermit Thrush, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Red Crossbill, and, if you’re lucky, Dusky Grouse.
Restrictions: None
County: Eagle
Directions: Difficult Campground is about 4.2 east of Mill and Main in Aspen, on the south side of Highway 82, 0.2 miles past mile marker 45. Park in the Day Use parking area on the right (south). After you get to the parking area, the trail starts at the left corner of the parking lot.
Alternate Directions: From Aspen, head east on CO 82 for just over 4 miles to the entrance to the campground, on the right.
Dates of Access: Closed during the winter months
Hours: Any
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Parking Areas
Lodging: Camping
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Handicap accessible facilities; limited car birding
Delorme: 46 A1
ROC: 68 B4
Latitude: 39.14241811
Longitude: -106.7735374