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Chapman Creek Campground

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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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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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

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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)

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GWYNN W

Verified

August 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!

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GWYNN W

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August 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!

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Patricia H

Verified

September 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!

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Patricia H

Verified

September 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!

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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.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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