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2026 Season availability
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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
Emma K
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WEST
Clean, stocked restrooms. Spacious sites. No camp host during the week. The dogs loved the creek! Leads to devil’s hole trail head
Emma K
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WEST
Clean, stocked restrooms. Spacious sites. No camp host during the week. The dogs loved the creek! Leads to devil’s hole trail head
Paul W
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WEST
I understand there are probably reasons but it would have been nice to have a water source at the toilets area.
Signage that indicated Edith lake was private and un-accessable would have saved a wasted and pretty tough hike. The lake was on a map that was a significant reason we chose that site.
Otherwise, a very enjoyable stay.
Paul W
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: WEST
I understand there are probably reasons but it would have been nice to have a water source at the toilets area.
Signage that indicated Edith lake was private and un-accessable would have saved a wasted and pretty tough hike. The lake was on a map that was a significant reason we chose that site.
Otherwise, a very enjoyable stay.
Chris B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WEST
West Chicago Creek Campground is close to Denver and although the last part of the road to the site is a bit rough..it's well worth it...clean and basic. lots of hiking and perfect altitude...not too high and not too cold....great...
Chris B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WEST
West Chicago Creek Campground is close to Denver and although the last part of the road to the site is a bit rough..it's well worth it...clean and basic. lots of hiking and perfect altitude...not too high and not too cold....great...
Ann M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WEST
Be sure to visit the hiking trails.
Ann M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: WEST
Be sure to visit the hiking trails.
Daisy M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: WEST
Lovely spot to camp - sleeping in a grove of aspen with the sounds of creek to lull you to sleep. We brought our toddler, grade schooler and teen and all had a swell time hiking the nearby poetically named “Hell’s Hole” trail ... swam in the creek (brr!), enjoyed beautiful scenery, got kids and ourselves a break from technology.
Even with the unfortunate fire ban precluding camp fire, we had a great time at this well managed camp site. Appreciated the extra attention given to the vault toilet bathrooms, as that’s the most stressful part of camping during Covid era. Other campers were considerate and largely seemed to wear masks into bathrooms too.
Tim G
VerifiedJuly 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: WEST
Don’t get campsite 8. Right by the toilets and dumpsters. Lot of foot traffic-some even walked right through out site
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
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