West Chicago Creek
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Morrison, CO, CO
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (94 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table, charcoal grill and fire ring.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/west-chicago-creek to be notified when sites open up.
West Chicago Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek at the base of Mount Blue Sky with easy access to hiking trails into Mount Evans Wilderness and good fishing for rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Campers praise it as beautiful with amazing hiking experiences, though preparation is essential.
Wildlife alert: Red Fox, Bighorn Sheep, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Western Chipmunks, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, and Common Raven present in the area.
Insider tips for West Chicago Creek: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 14-15 sites. Arrive fully self-contained: no water, electricity, showers, or cellular service available. Bring warm sleeping gear — it gets very cold at night at this elevation. The West Chicago Creek Trail and Hells Hole Trail (8 miles) are nearby hiking options.
Skip West Chicago Creek if: You need hookups or full amenities — only vault toilets and fire rings available.. You require cellular service or water access.. You prefer developed campgrounds with showers and electricity..
Best time to visit West Chicago Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Clear Lake Campground (CO), Echo Lake (Morrison, CO), Guanella Pass (Morrison, CO), Mestaa’Ėhehe Mountain Fire Lookout (Idaho Springs, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at West Chicago Creek
Cell signal at West Chicago Creek (Morrison, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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. Each site contains a tent pad, picnic table, charcoal grill and fire ring.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 14-15 sites.
Arrive fully self-contained: no water, electricity, showers, or cellular service available.
Bring warm sleeping gear
it gets very cold at night at this elevation.
The West Chicago Creek Trail and Hells Hole Trail (8 miles) are nearby hiking options.
Campground operates seasonally during these months per verified data.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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