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About West Chicago Creek
Number of accommodations: 12
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (188)
What Guests Are Saying
West Chicago Creek campground is a quiet and well-maintained site with clean bathrooms, friendly hosts, and beautiful surroundings, including easy access to hiking trails and a lovely creek. While there is no water on-site, it is conveniently located near Idaho Springs for supplies. Some sites are closer together and may require careful arrangement, but overall, visitors enjoy the peaceful experience and scenic atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
West Chicago Creek campground is a quiet and well-maintained site with clean bathrooms, friendly hosts, and beautiful surroundings, including easy access to hiking trails and a lovely creek. While there is no water on-site, it is conveniently located near Idaho Springs for supplies. Some sites are closer together and may require careful arrangement, but overall, visitors enjoy the peaceful experience and scenic atmosphere.
Review Summary
Kevin M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: WEST
My wife and I loved our stay at the campsite. Karen is a wonderful host and helped make our trip even better. We're already discussing plans for next season.
Kevin M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: WEST
My wife and I loved our stay at the campsite. Karen is a wonderful host and helped make our trip even better. We're already discussing plans for next season.
Wendy L
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: WEST
Great campground with a super friendly and helpful campground host! A nice day hike to “Hell’s Hole” leaves from the campground. This not too crowded 8 mile round trip hike takes you up close to tree line with nice views of the surrounding peaks. The trail just magically disappears at the end. It’s not all that clear to me what “Hell’s Hole” is! I suppose that it is the muddy brown lake to the left as you near the end of the trail.
For those who want to drive back down the dirt road, a short drive takes you to all of the Mount Evans craziness and crowds. Driving to the top of Mount Evans is fun and you can hike up the last bit to share the top with 50 or so other people. Just don’t go up there if there is lightning in the area! And don’t forget to get a timed entrance permit for the Mount Evans road from Recreation.gov before you leave home. You don’t need it for the campground but to drive up Mount Evans you will. Without a permit you can’t drive past Echo Lake.
Wendy L
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: WEST
Great campground with a super friendly and helpful campground host! A nice day hike to “Hell’s Hole” leaves from the campground. This not too crowded 8 mile round trip hike takes you up close to tree line with nice views of the surrounding peaks. The trail just magically disappears at the end. It’s not all that clear to me what “Hell’s Hole” is! I suppose that it is the muddy brown lake to the left as you near the end of the trail.
For those who want to drive back down the dirt road, a short drive takes you to all of the Mount Evans craziness and crowds. Driving to the top of Mount Evans is fun and you can hike up the last bit to share the top with 50 or so other people. Just don’t go up there if there is lightning in the area! And don’t forget to get a timed entrance permit for the Mount Evans road from Recreation.gov before you leave home. You don’t need it for the campground but to drive up Mount Evans you will. Without a permit you can’t drive past Echo Lake.
Lyz B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: WEST
The attendant of the campground was wonderful and an awsome person! She allowed us to set up camp and then nicely approached us for info about bears that were spotted in the area and the rules, of course. The bathrooms were emaculate at all times the the sites were awsome! Very lovely and I thank her and the the people that supplied firewood on site ($) and my husband and myself loved the two days and nights and we have been camping there several times and its always been great! Thank you Karen!!
Chantal B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: WEST
The views from our site were gorgeous
Lyz B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: WEST
The attendant of the campground was wonderful and an awsome person! She allowed us to set up camp and then nicely approached us for info about bears that were spotted in the area and the rules, of course. The bathrooms were emaculate at all times the the sites were awsome! Very lovely and I thank her and the the people that supplied firewood on site ($) and my husband and myself loved the two days and nights and we have been camping there several times and its always been great! Thank you Karen!!
Chantal B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: WEST
The views from our site were gorgeous
Daniel G
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: WEST
Awesome campground that isn’t too big and has plenty of hiking nearby. The sound of the creek running at night will put you right to sleep! No service which is good and bad, but the camp host is always around and there to help in any emergency. She is what makes this campground a 10/10, absolutely amazing at hosting and extremely helpful. Definitely recommend staying here
Tyler B
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WEST
Beautiful location with aspen groves and big pines. There is a healthy creek very close by, a huge plus in my book, and an ideal place to catch brookies for anglers. Great hiking trails. This is a small campground with spacious lots. No frills, but level spots with foliage, sturdy fire pits and bear-proof storage for food. Hammocks seem to be okay with many good trees for hanging. Convenient outhouse-type toilets kept very clean and friendly camp manager.
In short, I loved it and hope to go again.
Location West Chicago Creek
Address:
9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States
I-70 westbound, Idaho Springs exit #240 - Hwy 103. Go south for 6.5 miles and turn right on southwest Forest Service Road 188 (West Chicago Creek Road). Go 3 miles to campground. The last mile of dirt/gravel road is one lane with pull over's and contains two sharp switchbacks.
West Chicago Creek is accessible via US Highway 6, approximately 10 miles to the north, and Interstate 70, roughly 15 miles to the west.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.679 / -105.657
Elevation: 2929 feet
Policies & Rules
Utilities
- Guests must bring their own water as the well is not functioning and RV connections are unavailable.
Site capacity
- There are limited sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Guests must remain on their reserved site; site swapping is not permitted.
- Tents must be placed on designated pads; RVs and trailers must use the parking spur, with no off-road parking allowed.
Wildlife & food storage
- Keep your campsite clean and do not store food in your tent to ensure safety from bears.
General
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp to learn more about the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland.
- This is a busy place and site swapping is not allowed.
Site types & loops
- Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) are not permitted in the campground as there are no trails available.
Fires & fuel
- To protect the environment, do not move firewood; buy it locally and burn it on-site.
- Campfires and charcoal fires may be prohibited during hot, dry weather due to fire restrictions.
Fees & deposits
- An extra vehicle fee of $8.00 per night applies for additional vehicles beyond the first included vehicle.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation modifications must be done through Recreation.gov before your arrival; changes cannot be made after check-in.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
