West Chicago Creek

9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO 80465

Overview

West Chicago Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek at the base of Mount Blue Sky and is located off Highway 103 on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in central Colorado. It is a popular facility for hiking and fishing enthusiasts.

Recreation

The area provides easy access to many hiking trails that lead into the Mount Evans Wilderness. West Chicago Creek offers good fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout.

Facilities

There are 15 sites available all suitable for RV and tent camping. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table, charcoal grill and fire ring. Other amenities include a vault toilet, water spigot and trash dumpster. There are no RV hook-ups. Firewood is available for sale during peak season at the campground.

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 9,600 feet in an aspen and lodgepole pine forest.

The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland are located in the foothills and slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. The forests and grassland cover 1.5 million acres and extend north to the Wyoming border, south to Mount Evans and west across the Continental Divide.

The area encompasses mountains, lakes and five scenic byways, designated by Congress for their scenery, wildlife or history, including the highest road in North America. Mount Evans Road, also known as Colorado Highway 5, allows visitors to drive from 10,500' to 14,130' above sea level in just 14 miles.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby Idaho Springs, a former mining town, makes for a nice outing. History buffs will appreciate the Argo Gold Mine and Mill Museum.

Charges & Cancellations

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

Camp site features

Across 14 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 14 sites
Longest RV: 40 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Carolyn W

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Reviewed 2 months ago

I love this campground! Tucked out of the way, it's always clean and quiet. Restrooms were also clean, no real smell (pit toilets, so it's never no smell). The bear boxes were big enough to hold all our snacks for the weekend, and the spot had enough space for all three tents. The creek behind the site is great for hiking, and it's close enough to Idaho Springs for day trips.

Tiffany P

Loop:West

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This campground is conveniently located for both blue sky and guanella pass. Facilities were clean and well kept. Campsites are a little cramp- you are kind of right on top of your neighbors, so noise and solitude might be a problem. Easy to find sites and camp host did rounds regularly. Would stay here again!

Lisa H

Loop:West

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Camp host was super kind and friendly. Made sure we knew no wood burning fires were allowed (fire pit was tied off as an extra precaution) and how to properly use the provided bear box. Bathrooms were clean. Sites were so close together that we could hear full conversations. Our tent site was slanted and rocky which was tricky. Most other campgrounds we've been to have level tent pads. Georgeous area and nice to be close to Mt. Blue Sky. Just a few unfortunate things that make us unlikely to return.

Dan B

Loop:West

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Reviewed 3 months ago

What great memories made. 2nd time at this campground. James the camp host is an amazing guy and keeps the grounds clean and peaceful!

Rebecca K

Loop:West

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Reviewed 3 months ago

The center loop site are very close to neighbors but we had a great time! Walk down the hill to play in the creek (good for kids). Lots of shade at the site and big enough for two large tents.

Steven S

Loop:West

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Reviewed 4 months ago

nice quiet campground, #7 has little shade, wish they had water

Availability

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