West Chicago Creek Introduce
West Chicago Creek offers a unique and immersive camping experience in the heart of Idaho Springs, Colorado. This primitive campground provides a true connection to nature, allowing visitors to disconnect from modern conveniences and immerse themselves in the great outdoors. Surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including aspen trees and breathtaking mountain views, West Chicago Creek is ideal for hiking enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
- Location: Nestled along W Chicago Creek Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, this campground offers easy access to a variety of outdoor activities.
- Environment: The area features winding roads that lead to narrow paths requiring cautious driving. Visitors should be prepared for challenging terrain and bring necessary supplies, as there are no washrooms, showers, or electricity available on-site.
Guests have praised the campsite for its ability to disconnect completely from modern life, making it a perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily routines. While camping at West Chicago Creek may present challenges due to the lack of amenities, it offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience nature in its purest form.
- Activities: The area is known for its hiking trails, including the popular 8-mile hike to Hells Hole, which starts just beyond the campground. This trail offers beautiful aspen groves and stunning mountain scenery.
- Visitor Tips: Campers should be aware of seasonal closures or fire bans, which may affect access to the site. Additionally, mobile service is limited in the area, so visitors are encouraged to bring a reliable GPS for navigation.
Overall, West Chicago Creek is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the beauty and tranquility of Colorado's wilderness while enjoying the freedom of primitive camping.
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Customer Reviews
Beautiful, but come prepared! Make sure you come fully aware that there is no washroom, shower, electricity or water available. There is no cellular service. It gets very cold at night. I camped in a tent and was well equipped for these challenges, and enjoyed my stay. Being so disconnected from the modern world for a night made me feel like a real adventurer! The roads are winding and narrow as you get closer to the campsite. Drive slowly, be prepared to move / slow your vehicle to accommodate oncoming vehicles, and keep a GPS to consult. My Garmin GPS had no trouble guiding me to the campsite.
Campground is currently closed (not sure if it's seasonal or fire ban?). The hike to Hells hole, which starts just beyond the campground, is lovely though, 8 miles, lots of beautiful aspens at the start.
Nice campground! Camp site was spacious and had a fire ring, picnic table, and bear proof storage. Trail nearby for a nice hike. Camp host has firewood for sale.
Hiking i took west chicago creek trail from echo park ....this was an amazing exoerience and i highly recomend. If ir out of shape its a but strenuous but well worth the leg burn
Small, quiet spot to stay overnight or for a couple nights. Attendant on-site was helpful and friendly (Roger). You can hear the rushing of the nearby mountain creek. You’ll go up through a couple small switchbacks as the campground is high up in the mountain. Very clean vault bathrooms. Be prepared for no-see-um’s, flies and bee’s (in late June). Also has a nice fire ring with built in grill as well as your own bear proof food storage.
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