5 Stay among the aspens at the finest campground the Uncompahgre National Forest has to offer. Silver Jack Campground is arguably one of the prettiest campgrounds in the prettiest spots in the Colorado. Only hand-propelled boats are allowed on the reservoir, maintaining peace and quiet to go along with the scenery both in and beyond the campground. The campground is situated on a knoll above the lake, surrounded by aspens. Their leaves flutter in the wind, emitting a purr and creating an ever-changing mosaic of light on the forest floor.
Tall grass forms an unbroken understory that contrasts with the white trunks of the aspen.
This is the reason you come tent camping to begin with. Silver Jack has three tiered loops. The roads are paved, along with each camper's parking spot, which really cuts down on the dust. The first loop, Ouray, has a short two-way road with campsites along it before the actual loop starts. Ouray is at the lowest level and has 20 campsites set in the aspens.