Chapman Campground and Group

Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, Colorado, United States
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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
RV Sites 67 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 9 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
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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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Theresa G

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August 27, 2023 Stayed at: 050, Loop: F

This campground had the cleanest and best smelling bathrooms I had ever been to. The hosts have definitely set the bar for any where else we’ll go to now.

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John E

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August 27, 2023 Stayed at: 039, Loop: E

Beautiful mountain terrain, very clean and orderly campgrounds, at least in E group, vault toilets as though they were brand new that day, fun small lake close by, head waters of the Frying Pan River, for me and my wife, it was wonderful.

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Patricia K

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August 18, 2023 Stayed at: 080, Loop: H

Beautiful setting, private campsites.

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Patricia K

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August 18, 2023 Stayed at: 080, Loop: H

Beautiful setting, private campsites.

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Jan S

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August 15, 2023 Stayed at: 066, Loop: G

Several nice campsites. Dennis was a terrific camp host and very helpful. Very clean rest rooms.In terms of activities, paddle boarding on Lake Chapman is for beginners and kids. If you want more of a challenge, drive to Ruedi reservoir. Lots of good hiking nearby as well.

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Jan S

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August 15, 2023 Stayed at: 066, Loop: G

Several nice campsites. Dennis was a terrific camp host and very helpful. Very clean rest rooms.In terms of activities, paddle boarding on Lake Chapman is for beginners and kids. If you want more of a challenge, drive to Ruedi reservoir. Lots of good hiking nearby as well.

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Carol R

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August 7, 2023 Stayed at: 065, Loop: G

This is a lovely campground and the hosts are amazing!!! The site I reserved did not have any shade and the host was very accommodating in helping us relocate. We ended up in a beautiful large shaded site.

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Carol R

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August 7, 2023 Stayed at: 065, Loop: G

This is a lovely campground and the hosts are amazing!!! The site I reserved did not have any shade and the host was very accommodating in helping us relocate. We ended up in a beautiful large shaded site.

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ines b

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August 3, 2023 Stayed at: 033, Loop: E

This was my first time to Chapman campground, and it won’t be my last! It was a beautiful place and extremely well-kept. Patty, the camp host was very attentive and actually I’ve never seen a clean or campground or bathrooms.

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Steve C

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August 3, 2023 Stayed at: 066, Loop: G

Dates of Visit: 06/06/2023 through 06/10/2023. Sites #64 and #66. Beautiful location. Sites are pretty private in most areas of Loop G and Loop H. There is water/ with hose hook-up for FILLING your camper in Loop G and one in Loop H. The one at the front of campground was not operational. Latrines all in excellent shape (clean and fresh). Camp host was personable and helpful. In fact, one of the best we have ever met. Individual sites are a mix of dirt and gravel with large rocks and or tree stumps waiting to trip you. Fishing on the Frying Pan was fun. Just a great place to relax. No hook-ups at site (electric, water or sewer). No dump station at the campground.

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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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