Chapman

Yuba River Ranger Station, Nevada City, California, United States
Check Availability
Chapman Creek
Chapman Creek Trail
Chapman Meadow
Chapman Creek
Chapman Creek Campground

Featured amenities

Parking Parking

About Chapman

Chapman Creek Campground is located next to Chapman Creek, near the North Yuba River. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing,  This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Available sites

21 total sites
RV Sites 15 sites from $24 per night Tent Sites 6 sites from $24 per night

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

21 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001D, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 002D, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
⛺ 003D, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 004, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$24
/ per night
🚐 005D, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 006, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$24
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$24
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$24
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$24
/ per night
⛺ 011, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$24
/ per night
⛺ 013, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 013, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$24
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$24
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$24
/ per night
⛺ 016, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$24
/ per night
⛺ 017, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$24
/ per night
⛺ 018, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$24
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
$24
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$24
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
$24
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
$24
/ per night

Reviews

24 reviews

2.9

Overall rating

Based on 24 reviews

Write a review
5 stars 16.7% (4)
4 stars 25.0% (6)
3 stars 8.3% (2)
2 stars 33.3% (8)
1 star 16.7% (4)

Showing 24 reviews

Verified Only
Sort by: Oldest First
Newest First Oldest First

Megan P

Verified

January 9, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN

Lovely campground and close to the lakes basin area with lots of lakes to visit. Campsites along the back loop look like the best!

Helpful

Megan P

Verified

January 9, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN

Lovely campground and close to the lakes basin area with lots of lakes to visit. Campsites along the back loop look like the best!

Helpful

Warren M

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN

I've been going to Chapman for over 30 years. It is a great little campground in a very beautiful forest.

Helpful

Warren M

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN

I've been going to Chapman for over 30 years. It is a great little campground in a very beautiful forest.

Helpful

Ross H

Verified

August 13, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN

Campground needs some attention.
The table are disintegrating & the ground was covered in blow down branches.
Additionally the key to the bear locker was locked inside the bear can

Helpful

Wendy H

Verified

August 13, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN

Sites needed a ton of attention. Picnic table was unusable and not on level ground. We learned that this campground had been closed for 4 years. Lots of downed limbs. Logging in area and lots of trees have been removed. We loved the creek & meadow. An awesome trail starting in campground. Bathroom very clean. No running water.

Helpful

Ross H

Verified

August 13, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN

Campground needs some attention.
The table are disintegrating & the ground was covered in blow down branches.
Additionally the key to the bear locker was locked inside the bear can

Helpful

Wendy H

Verified

August 13, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA CHAPMAN

Sites needed a ton of attention. Picnic table was unusable and not on level ground. We learned that this campground had been closed for 4 years. Lots of downed limbs. Logging in area and lots of trees have been removed. We loved the creek & meadow. An awesome trail starting in campground. Bathroom very clean. No running water.

Helpful

Location & Directions for Chapman

Yuba River Ranger Station, Nevada City, CA 95959 United States

Elevation: 1,782 ft

Getting There

From Sierra City, take Highway 49 north 8 mi. The campground is on the left side of the highway.

From Sierraville, take Highway 49 south 14.8 mi. The campground is on the right side of the highway.

Nearest town

Nevada City, CA - 63 mi

About over 1 hr (88 min) to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessed via Highway 49, which runs north and south in the vicinity.

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.

Nearby Campgrounds

Sierra
Closed for Season

Campground / RV park

Sierra

Nevada City, CA

Sierra Campground is situated along the North Yuba River, nestled between Sierra City and Yuba Pass. It offers a range of recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and gold panning. The location provides a scenic backdrop...

14 Tent Sites
Yuba Pass Campground
Closed for Season

Campground / RV park

Yuba Pass Campground

Nevada City, CA

Yuba Pass Campground is situated on Highway 49 in the North Yuba River area. It offers diverse recreational activities like birding, hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.

17 RV Sites
17 Tent Sites
Salmon Creek
Closed for Season

Campground / RV park

Salmon Creek

Nevada City, CA

Salmon Creek Campground is situated in the North Yuba River area and offers various recreational activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest.

18 RV Sites
26 Tent Sites
4.2 (185)

Nearby destinations

Explore destination

Sierra City

7 mi away

City
Explore destination

Sierraville

10 mi away

City
Explore destination

Blairsden

11 mi away

Day trip

Last updated: October 23, 2026

Message us

Need help?

Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

Message us

Replies within minutes

Explore Nevada City, CA

Population: 3,172

Nearby city: Reno, NV

Approx. 40 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 2,513 ft

Learn more about Nevada City

From our Travel Guides

View all guides
USDA Forest Service Logo
Managed by the USDA Forest Service