Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-231859
When West Chicago Creek reopens
West Chicago Creek's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026 · of 14 monitored sites
Of the 28 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 22 reserved · 6 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 14 monitored sites, 12 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
No online availability right now
Of the 28 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 22 reserved · 6 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 28
Reserved (of online inventory)22 / 22
Of the 28 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 22 reserved · 6 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 14 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About West Chicago Creek
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.
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.
14 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookupsPets OKMax party 8
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.
9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO 80465801-226-3564
CampingFishingHiking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-231859 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-231859 · West Chicago Creek · Morrison CO12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at West Chicago Creek?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 28 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at West Chicago Creek. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at West Chicago Creek?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at West Chicago Creek in the last 7 days, 4 over 30 days and 4 over the last 90.
Which sites at West Chicago Creek fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 14 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 11 of those 14 sites have a recorded maximum length and 3 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Does West Chicago Creek have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 28 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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