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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
Pets and Policies
- 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
Donna B
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WEST
The camp host was very nice and the place was well kept. Although the road leading to the campground could use some work several large holes and boulders to maneuver around.
Donna B
VerifiedJune 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WEST
The camp host was very nice and the place was well kept. Although the road leading to the campground could use some work several large holes and boulders to maneuver around.
Yong K
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WEST
Everything was great except the road. On the way to camp, the roads were bad. They need a patch up a little. Other then that it was very peasant!
Yong K
VerifiedJune 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WEST
Everything was great except the road. On the way to camp, the roads were bad. They need a patch up a little. Other then that it was very peasant!
Travis C
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WEST
Host was great. Bathrooms were very clean. One of our favorites.
Travis C
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WEST
Host was great. Bathrooms were very clean. One of our favorites.
Oscar H
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: WEST
Nice campground, not very large so it was nice and quiet. Campground manager was very attentive. Nice overflow parking lot at the end of the campground and easy access to trail head. It was also nice to close to Idaho Springs to go soak in the hot springs.
Oscar H
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: WEST
Nice campground, not very large so it was nice and quiet. Campground manager was very attentive. Nice overflow parking lot at the end of the campground and easy access to trail head. It was also nice to close to Idaho Springs to go soak in the hot springs.
Janilyn C
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WEST
Beautiful, peaceful campground off the beaten track. Lots of trees, views of snow-covered mountain peaks and of course West Chicago Creek nearby provided a nice background. Our site was level with plenty of room between us and other sites; picnic table and fire ring at our site were both in very good condition. Bathrooms (pit toilets) were kept very clean by the host. Close to hiking trails. There was no water available for drinking or doing dishes but we were notified of that in advance.
The dirt road to get there was rough in spots with a couple of serious switchbacks. We camped with a little teardrop trailer pulled by a 4Runner which was not a problem for us, just something to keep in mind.
Janilyn C
VerifiedJune 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WEST
Beautiful, peaceful campground off the beaten track. Lots of trees, views of snow-covered mountain peaks and of course West Chicago Creek nearby provided a nice background. Our site was level with plenty of room between us and other sites; picnic table and fire ring at our site were both in very good condition. Bathrooms (pit toilets) were kept very clean by the host. Close to hiking trails. There was no water available for drinking or doing dishes but we were notified of that in advance.
The dirt road to get there was rough in spots with a couple of serious switchbacks. We camped with a little teardrop trailer pulled by a 4Runner which was not a problem for us, just something to keep in mind.
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
