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Recreation Region: Clear Creek Ranger District

West Chicago Creek Campground

West Chicago Creek Campground is located along its namesake creek at the base of Mount Blue Sky off Highway 103. 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 and trash dumpster. Electric/water/sewer site hook-ups are not available at this campground.

Reservations

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General Information

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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. 

Check fee information on www.recreation.gov or at Current Conditions under Campground Status.

Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.67882667

Longitude: -105.6573683

Elevation

9,600’

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.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated April 3rd, 2025