West Chicago Creek

About this site

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 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. 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. 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. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578. Additional Info: 15 sites suitable for RV and tent camping. Each site has a tent pad, picnic table, charcoal grill, and fire ring. Amenities include vault toilets, water spigot, and trash dumpster. No RV hookups. Firewood available for sale during peak season. Open mid-May to mid-September. Max RV length 30 feet. 4 walk-in sites.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

30 feet

Contact

• 303-567-2901
• https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=28328

Location

39.678702, -105.657996