Chapman Campground
CHAPMAN CAMPGROUND AND GROUP
CHAPMAN CAMPGROUND AND GROUP
CHAPMAN CAMPGROUND AND GROUP
CHAPMAN CAMPGROUND AND GROUP

About Chapman Campground and Group

Situated above the Ruedi Reservoir, Chapman Campground sits at the base of a wide valley adjacent to the Fryingpan River in White River National Forest. Sites are surrounded by lodgepole pine, and several are at the river's edge, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation.

Available sites

76 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

76 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 001, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 002, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 003, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 004, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 005, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 006, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 010, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 014, Loop: C Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 015, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 017, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 024, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
🚐 025, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 30 ft long · Gravel
⛺ 026, Loop: E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
⛺ 027, Loop: E Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 031, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 039, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 040, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 042, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 043, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 045, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 049, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 051, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 052, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 053, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 054, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 055, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 056, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 057, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 058, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 059, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 060, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 061, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 062, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 063, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 064, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 065, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 066, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 067, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 068, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 069, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 070, Loop: G RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 071, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 072, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 073, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 074, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 075, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 076, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 077, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 078, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 079, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 080, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 081, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 082, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 083, Loop: H RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 1, Loop: CHAP RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

665 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Chapman Campground offers a beautifully maintained environment with exceptionally clean bathrooms and friendly, helpful hosts. Campers appreciate the spacious, accessible sites and nearby recreational opportunities, including hiking and fishing. While some guests noted issues with water quality and occasional odor from outhouses, the overall experience is highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.7

Overall rating

Based on 665 reviews

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5 stars 80.9% (538)
4 stars 11.7% (78)
3 stars 2.7% (18)
2 stars 2.0% (13)
1 star 2.7% (18)

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Josh Z

Verified

September 28, 2025 Stayed at: 047, Loop: F

Beautiful location, well maintained, helpful and nice camp hosts.

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Doug G

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September 28, 2025 Stayed at: 062, Loop: G

The toilets are exceptionally clean. The site itself is very well maintained. I hesitate to say to much lest to many people find this gem.

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Josh Z

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September 28, 2025 Stayed at: 047, Loop: F

Beautiful location, well maintained, helpful and nice camp hosts.

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Doug G

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September 28, 2025 Stayed at: 062, Loop: G

The toilets are exceptionally clean. The site itself is very well maintained. I hesitate to say to much lest to many people find this gem.

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Janet K

Verified

September 18, 2025 Stayed at: 035, Loop: E

The CG was very quiet while we were there which made it easier to see wildlife out and about. Lovely deer, gorgeous foxes, a bouncy black bear cub (didn’t see the mama). We had lots of time for walking, biking, fishing, hiking, and relaxing with a book or puzzle. The Nature Loop shows us different treats at different times of year and is always enjoyable. We didn’t get around to getting on the paddle boards but that is another fun activity when we’re at Chapman. We were treated to watching a fishing session by osprey. A beautiful bald eagle was soaring over the reservoir as we departed.

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Janet K

Verified

September 18, 2025 Stayed at: 035, Loop: E

The CG was very quiet while we were there which made it easier to see wildlife out and about. Lovely deer, gorgeous foxes, a bouncy black bear cub (didn’t see the mama). We had lots of time for walking, biking, fishing, hiking, and relaxing with a book or puzzle. The Nature Loop shows us different treats at different times of year and is always enjoyable. We didn’t get around to getting on the paddle boards but that is another fun activity when we’re at Chapman. We were treated to watching a fishing session by osprey. A beautiful bald eagle was soaring over the reservoir as we departed.

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Sumner S

Verified

September 4, 2025 Stayed at: 1, Loop: CHAP

always a great setting and campground. real friendly and helpful hosts ) new to chapman. all clean and cared for.

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Sumner S

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September 4, 2025 Stayed at: 1, Loop: CHAP

always a great setting and campground. real friendly and helpful hosts ) new to chapman. all clean and cared for.

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Heather C

Verified

September 3, 2025 Stayed at: 067, Loop: G

The hosts were great and the campground was beautiful.

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Mel M

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September 3, 2025 Stayed at: 066, Loop: G

We camped next to the Flying Pan, which was soothing to the soul and good for sleeping. Nice level spot. This is a quiet campground. Meredith (down the road) has a small convenience store/liquor store with the basics - great for grabbing ice, sodas, small first aid stuff. We didn't access the reservoir, but we want to return with kayaks.

The bear box in the site was greatly appreciated, and it was a sizable bear box. We could fit our coolers and other storage containers in it (some bear boxes barely hold a cooler). Table was in excellent shape, and the potable water and dumpster are also appreciated. Kristi and J.D. do an excellent job of keeping the facilities tidy and operational (they are getting a reputation for this)! Very friendly and helpful. Come for the bathrooms, stay for the nature!

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Location & Directions for Chapman Campground and Group

Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, CO 81623 United States

Elevation: 2,620 ft

Getting There

Take I-70 west of Denver to Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Take exit 116

(Highway 82) south to Basalt. At Basalt, take Frying Pan Road. Go 29 mi to Chapman Campground.

Nearest town

Carbondale, CO - 41 mi

About over 1 hr (69 min) to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-70, which is approximately 29 miles from the exit at Glenwood Springs. From I-70, take exit 116 for Highway 82 south to Basalt, then follow Frying Pan Road to the campground.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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