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Reviews (24)
Review Summary
Patricia H
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN
I gave it 5 stars because I love the area.
The campground is a deplorable mess due to the forest service coming in and cutting down diseased trees and there were many. Good luck finding a level site for your tent anywhere in the campground as there is tree debris and ruts from tree removal machinery. Understand that the campground didn't open until July and has been closed the last 2 years, but they need to get in there and level out some tent sites!
Patricia H
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN
I gave it 5 stars because I love the area.
The campground is a deplorable mess due to the forest service coming in and cutting down diseased trees and there were many. Good luck finding a level site for your tent anywhere in the campground as there is tree debris and ruts from tree removal machinery. Understand that the campground didn't open until July and has been closed the last 2 years, but they need to get in there and level out some tent sites!
GWYNN W
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN
2023. After a 3.5 year closure, it is open. Be aware that all the site photos are now inaccurate. The USFS hazard tree removal has devastated the campground. Not only is much of the site privacy gone, but the USFS did not clean up the mess. A few sites have been raked around the tables, that is all. Many of the sites have nowhere to put tents now, there is wood everywhere, slash piles, uneven ground, and parking spaces, broken picnic tables, and bear boxes, and some sites lack fire pits. What a bargain that we get to pay for this! Site 11 is the worst with a GIANT slash pile (fire danger?). Site 9 has a huge tree that was felled right into the creek, blocking access to what was once a pristine spot. Negligence and lack of care by the USFS. Heartbreaking, as it was such a special campground. NOT HAPPY!
GWYNN W
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN
2023. After a 3.5 year closure, it is open. Be aware that all the site photos are now inaccurate. The USFS hazard tree removal has devastated the campground. Not only is much of the site privacy gone, but the USFS did not clean up the mess. A few sites have been raked around the tables, that is all. Many of the sites have nowhere to put tents now, there is wood everywhere, slash piles, uneven ground, and parking spaces, broken picnic tables, and bear boxes, and some sites lack fire pits. What a bargain that we get to pay for this! Site 11 is the worst with a GIANT slash pile (fire danger?). Site 9 has a huge tree that was felled right into the creek, blocking access to what was once a pristine spot. Negligence and lack of care by the USFS. Heartbreaking, as it was such a special campground. NOT HAPPY!
Jen A
VerifiedAugust 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN
After waiting three years to come back, I was dissapointed to find that my favorite camping spot was used as a staging area to remove most of the trees. There were a lot of broken branches in and around the site. I felt it was a hazard to park my travel trailer and dangerous walking around. The table was way out of level.
I came back this weekend (stayed at another space) to find my complaint was heard as it has been cleaned up and the table is closer to level.
The picture posted is an old one. The campsite does not look close to this anymore.
Jen A
VerifiedAugust 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN
After waiting three years to come back, I was dissapointed to find that my favorite camping spot was used as a staging area to remove most of the trees. There were a lot of broken branches in and around the site. I felt it was a hazard to park my travel trailer and dangerous walking around. The table was way out of level.
I came back this weekend (stayed at another space) to find my complaint was heard as it has been cleaned up and the table is closer to level.
The picture posted is an old one. The campsite does not look close to this anymore.
Alicia W
VerifiedAugust 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 001D, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN
Site numbers were all mixed up. Major wood work has made the sites pretty ugly as well as dangerous with huge sticks with jagged ends sticking up out of the ground. Should’ve been shut down for longer for this maintenance
Alicia W
August 22, 2023
Site numbers were all mixed up. Major wood work has made the sites pretty ugly as well as dangerous with huge sticks with jagged ends sticking up out of the ground. Should’ve been shut down for longer for this maintenance
Katie B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 002D, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN
Awkward camp sites. Old lateens that need some upkeep and are lacking. Our fire pit was 6 inches away from a bush covered in bug sacks. We were on a fire ban, so we prevented a forest fire. Never been bit by so many bugs dispute being covered in deet. I see why this campsite was available 2 weeks before booking. Felt like the campgrounds were an aftermath of logging. Don’t see myself going back.
Katie B
August 21, 2023
Awkward camp sites. Old lateens that need some upkeep and are lacking. Our fire pit was 6 inches away from a bush covered in bug sacks. We were on a fire ban, so we prevented a forest fire. Never been bit by so many bugs dispute being covered in deet. I see why this campsite was available 2 weeks before booking. Felt like the campgrounds were an aftermath of logging. Don’t see myself going back.
Location Chapman
Address:
Yuba River Ranger Station
Nevada City, CA, 95959
United States
From Sierra City, take Highway 49 north 8 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway.
From Sierraville, take Highway 49 south 14.8 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway.
The campground is accessed via Highway 49, which runs north and south in the vicinity.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.6294 / -120.545
Elevation: 1782 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Off-highway vehicle use is prohibited within the campground.
- One vehicle (or two motorcycles) included with reservation. Additional vehicle fee cost is $5/each per night for all untowed vehicles. Please pay extra vehicle fee at the self-serve fee tube located near campground entrance.
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- Utility hookups and showers are not available
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
- Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Yuba River Ranger District (530) 288-3231 (voice), (530) 288-3656 (TDD).
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). * No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival. * It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. * It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.
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Last updated: July 10, 2026
