West Chicago Creek

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 mi 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.

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 mi 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.

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!!

The views from our site were gorgeous

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!!

The views from our site were gorgeous

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

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.

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

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.