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2026 Season availability
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (206)
What Guests Are Saying
West Chicago Creek Campground offers a beautiful, quiet setting with clean facilities and a friendly camp host, making it ideal for a peaceful getaway. Many reviewers appreciated the close proximity to the creek and hiking trails, along with the campground's well-maintained sites. While some noted the close spacing of sites and occasional bathroom odors, overall experiences were positive, with many campers eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
West Chicago Creek Campground offers a beautiful, quiet setting with clean facilities and a friendly camp host, making it ideal for a peaceful getaway. Many reviewers appreciated the close proximity to the creek and hiking trails, along with the campground's well-maintained sites. While some noted the close spacing of sites and occasional bathroom odors, overall experiences were positive, with many campers eager to return.
Review Summary
Steven J
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: WEST
Friendly and helpful host Karen had our spot clean and even raked! It was like a zen garden. We hiked in to check out the creek and cabins with our kids and even had a small snow ball fight with the left over snow in the shady spots. Great quick get away from Denver.
Steven J
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: WEST
Friendly and helpful host Karen had our spot clean and even raked! It was like a zen garden. We hiked in to check out the creek and cabins with our kids and even had a small snow ball fight with the left over snow in the shady spots. Great quick get away from Denver.
Brittany H
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WEST
Love this location! Tons of aspens, right next to the creek, lots of hiking opportunities. Just beautiful!
Brittany H
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WEST
Love this location! Tons of aspens, right next to the creek, lots of hiking opportunities. Just beautiful!
Tammy R
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WEST
There is not enough good things we can say about this last trip. We have been up to West Chicago Creek multiple times. It never disappoints. The campsites were clean as were the restrooms
Tammy R
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WEST
There is not enough good things we can say about this last trip. We have been up to West Chicago Creek multiple times. It never disappoints. The campsites were clean as were the restrooms
Kelly S
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WEST
The facilities were in good condition, the camps spaced out and the camp host friendly.
Kelly S
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WEST
The facilities were in good condition, the camps spaced out and the camp host friendly.
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.
Location & Directions for West Chicago Creek
9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO 80465 United States
Elevation: 2,929 ft
Getting There
I-70 westbound, Idaho Springs exit #240 - Hwy 103. Go south for 6.5 mi and turn right on southwest Forest Service Road 188 (West Chicago Creek Road). Go 3 mi to campground. The last mile of dirt/gravel road is one lane with pull over's and contain...
I-70 westbound, Idaho Springs exit #240 - Hwy 103. Go south for 6.5 mi and turn right on southwest Forest Service Road 188 (West Chicago Creek Road). Go 3 mi to campground. The last mile of dirt/gravel road is one lane with pull over's and contains two sharp switchbacks.
Highway access
West Chicago Creek is accessible via US Highway 6, approximately 10 miles to the north, and Interstate 70, roughly 15 miles to the west.
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: October 21, 2026