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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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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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Brad S

Verified

August 14, 2022 Stayed at: 065, Loop: G

Fantastic experience. Clean restrooms, friendly camp host, and no issues at all. Highly recommended

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Brad S

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August 14, 2022 Stayed at: 065, Loop: G

Fantastic experience. Clean restrooms, friendly camp host, and no issues at all. Highly recommended

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barbara a

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August 12, 2022 Stayed at: 051, Loop: F

We had a wonderful experience at Chapman. Dennis and his wife were wonderful camp hosts: very friendly and fun, they took their jobs seriously, were very helpful, and the campground was very tidy and clean. The only problem was there were so many no-show campers and we had to move campsites half- way through, but at least we were able to do that and didn't have to leave.

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barbara a

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August 12, 2022 Stayed at: 051, Loop: F

We had a wonderful experience at Chapman. Dennis and his wife were wonderful camp hosts: very friendly and fun, they took their jobs seriously, were very helpful, and the campground was very tidy and clean. The only problem was there were so many no-show campers and we had to move campsites half- way through, but at least we were able to do that and didn't have to leave.

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Alison T

Verified

August 11, 2022 Stayed at: 034, Loop: E

Great camp hosts, CG was clean and generally quiet. The lake tent area seems to attract younger, loud groups, I’d recommend camping away from that area if you value your peace and quiet. Sites down by the river are beautiful.

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Alison T

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August 11, 2022 Stayed at: 034, Loop: E

Great camp hosts, CG was clean and generally quiet. The lake tent area seems to attract younger, loud groups, I’d recommend camping away from that area if you value your peace and quiet. Sites down by the river are beautiful.

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Robert L

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August 8, 2022 Stayed at: 062, Loop: G

I have been coming here since I was 8 months old I am now 57 years old And this was the worst experience I've ever had at Chapman reservoir You added sites to the lake where you can't even drive up and park at the lake anymore you have to park at the dam and walk. One side of the lake is for tent camping the other side of the lake has That were added this year apparently where I can't even park my vehicle by the lake I have to walk a mile to get to the lake my wife has MS and there's one Handicapped parking spot that's not enforced that's always full with somebody that's not handicapped The Campos were horrendous I will not be coming back after all of these years I'm sad to say was my favorite place to camp until this year Very very upset

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Robert L

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August 8, 2022 Stayed at: 062, Loop: G

I have been coming here since I was 8 months old I am now 57 years old And this was the worst experience I've ever had at Chapman reservoir You added sites to the lake where you can't even drive up and park at the lake anymore you have to park at the dam and walk. One side of the lake is for tent camping the other side of the lake has That were added this year apparently where I can't even park my vehicle by the lake I have to walk a mile to get to the lake my wife has MS and there's one Handicapped parking spot that's not enforced that's always full with somebody that's not handicapped The Campos were horrendous I will not be coming back after all of these years I'm sad to say was my favorite place to camp until this year Very very upset

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JoAnne C

August 4, 2022

Beautiful location. The reservoir was wonderful for kayaking and paddleboarding. A deer and a fox came through our campsite and a bald eagle flew at eye level across the lake. The bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever experienced for a campground with vault toilets, and were cleaned every day. The campground was very noisy, though, with other campers blasting music. We were not expecting others to have so little regard for other campers and so little respect for the peacefulness and beauty of the area.

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Lori R

August 4, 2022

Wonderful views & nice amenities!

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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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