West Chicago Creek Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 47.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.6788, -105.6574
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
West Chicago Creek Campground is located along its namesake creek at the base of Mount Blue Sky off Highway 103. It is a popular facility for hiking and fishing enthusiasts. There are 15 sites available 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. Electric/water/sewer site hook-ups are not available at this campground. This campground sits at an elevation of 9,600 feet in an aspen and lodgepole pine forest. 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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is West Chicago Creek Campground free?
No. West Chicago Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to West Chicago Creek Campground?
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 three miles to campground.
What are the rules at West Chicago Creek Campground?
A single site may hold up to eight people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 30 to 45 feet. Dogs must be on leash.
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
