Chapman Campground and Group

Scenic campground by Frying Pan River, with a stunning drive from Basalt past the Ruedi Reservoir on good roads. Most sites are private, near the river, and feature flat gravel pads, though a large rock separates the camper and picnic table/fire pit area. Bathrooms are clean, and potable water is available. Our starlink worked great! No interaction with the host, as we weren’t sure of the process. Caught brook trout and enjoyed long dog walks around the loops. First trip in our new Leisure Travel Van was fantastic. Highly recommend.

Scenic campground by Frying Pan River, with a stunning drive from Basalt past the Ruedi Reservoir on good roads. Most sites are private, near the river, and feature flat gravel pads, though a large rock separates the camper and picnic table/fire pit area. Bathrooms are clean, and potable water is available. Our starlink worked great! No interaction with the host, as we weren’t sure of the process. Caught brook trout and enjoyed long dog walks around the loops. First trip in our new Leisure Travel Van was fantastic. Highly recommend.

Lovely campground with very clean bathrooms. Loved paddling on the reservoir and walking the trails right there on the property.

Lovely campground with very clean bathrooms. Loved paddling on the reservoir and walking the trails right there on the property.

I almost passed on reviewing Chapman CG because it is like a sweet fishing hole; something to best be kept secret. However, I doubt I am the only one to know of it so here goes. This was my first visit to Chapman. Luckily I went mid week when there were few people there. I suspect on a weekend it is a busy place because it is such a beautiful campground with so much to offer. Paddle boarding or canoeing on the still reservoir. Hiking up to the lake above. Fishing the Frying Pan, Chapman is great. The hosts deserve a shout out as well because they do a great job. Even though there are no showers, and the toilets are simple vault style, they are super clean. The campground is also well laid out with several different areas to camp. Not every site is jammed together like some campgrounds are. There are sites in the hills, sites next to the river, and sites close by the reservoir. It is a new favorite campground for me. I can't wait to return.

This campsite was absolutely perfect for us! I’ll admit I was a little jealous of the neighboring site (#11), which was right at water level, while ours was slightly elevated. That said, climbing down the rocks to get closer to the water added a fun, adventurous touch. We loved exploring the nearby little paths, and the whole area was quiet, peaceful, and exactly what we were looking for. A wonderful spot to relax and unplug.

I almost passed on reviewing Chapman CG because it is like a sweet fishing hole; something to best be kept secret. However, I doubt I am the only one to know of it so here goes. This was my first visit to Chapman. Luckily I went mid week when there were few people there. I suspect on a weekend it is a busy place because it is such a beautiful campground with so much to offer. Paddle boarding or canoeing on the still reservoir. Hiking up to the lake above. Fishing the Frying Pan, Chapman is great. The hosts deserve a shout out as well because they do a great job. Even though there are no showers, and the toilets are simple vault style, they are super clean. The campground is also well laid out with several different areas to camp. Not every site is jammed together like some campgrounds are. There are sites in the hills, sites next to the river, and sites close by the reservoir. It is a new favorite campground for me. I can't wait to return.

This campsite was absolutely perfect for us! I’ll admit I was a little jealous of the neighboring site (#11), which was right at water level, while ours was slightly elevated. That said, climbing down the rocks to get closer to the water added a fun, adventurous touch. We loved exploring the nearby little paths, and the whole area was quiet, peaceful, and exactly what we were looking for. A wonderful spot to relax and unplug.

Very clean facilities and beautiful place! Saw more cleaning staff there than I ever expected to see at a public campground. Chapman Loop hike was great for the family.

Very clean facilities and beautiful place! Saw more cleaning staff there than I ever expected to see at a public campground. Chapman Loop hike was great for the family.