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665 reviews
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.
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July 17, 2022 Stayed at: 045, Loop: F
Many of the sites are shaded and private. So sad that they put more sites along the hill by the lake; makes this area very crowded with dogs off leash and little space for day use or pedestrians.
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July 17, 2022 Stayed at: 064, Loop: G
Huge campground with many loops. We were lucky to have a spot right on the river. Felt private with easy access to the clean restroom and water source.
The reservoir was beautiful! Limited access to the shore unless you are staying at one of the campsites right there so go early to snag access.
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July 15, 2022 Stayed at: 062, Loop: G
Great sites and beautiful area. The mosquitos get bad but well worth it. Be sure to bring everything you need since it is about an hour's drive back to town.
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July 15, 2022 Stayed at: 062, Loop: G
Great sites and beautiful area. The mosquitos get bad but well worth it. Be sure to bring everything you need since it is about an hour's drive back to town.
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July 12, 2022 Stayed at: 013, Loop: C
Wonderful all around experience. The bathrooms were always super clean and great camp host.
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July 12, 2022 Stayed at: 013, Loop: C
Wonderful all around experience. The bathrooms were always super clean and great camp host.
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July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 032, Loop: E
Chapman Dam Campground was an absolute joy to stay at. We were at site E32 with our dog - important to remember that all dogs must be on leash unless they are swimming in the lake. Definitely bring a long leash or rope for when you're at the campsite. The lake is small, and was definitely crowded on Saturday afternoon. However, everyone was polite, friendly, and seemed to be taking care of the area. This little lake is perfect for paddle boarding, swimming, and fishing. The camp hosts are taking very good care of the area. The pit toilets are clean, bear safe trash cans were easily found in high traffic areas, and supplies seemed to be well stocked. I would also recommend bringing a shade structure of some kind as a lot of the campsites do not have shade, even if there are trees around. Site E32 was lacking in shade after 8am until 7pm. The grounds themselves were great to just walk around, and the river running through camp offers some unique fly fishing opportunities. There is a trail to Chapman Lake that starts on the south side of the campground. We did not hike up to the alpine lake on this trip, but we will be coming back to do so. Overall, this is a very family friendly location with lots to do.
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July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: E
Very few people there, I was able to change to a better site which I appreciated. The camp host couple was great. Hard-working and responsive.
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July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 032, Loop: E
Chapman Dam Campground was an absolute joy to stay at. We were at site E32 with our dog - important to remember that all dogs must be on leash unless they are swimming in the lake. Definitely bring a long leash or rope for when you're at the campsite. The lake is small, and was definitely crowded on Saturday afternoon. However, everyone was polite, friendly, and seemed to be taking care of the area. This little lake is perfect for paddle boarding, swimming, and fishing. The camp hosts are taking very good care of the area. The pit toilets are clean, bear safe trash cans were easily found in high traffic areas, and supplies seemed to be well stocked. I would also recommend bringing a shade structure of some kind as a lot of the campsites do not have shade, even if there are trees around. Site E32 was lacking in shade after 8am until 7pm. The grounds themselves were great to just walk around, and the river running through camp offers some unique fly fishing opportunities. There is a trail to Chapman Lake that starts on the south side of the campground. We did not hike up to the alpine lake on this trip, but we will be coming back to do so. Overall, this is a very family friendly location with lots to do.
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July 11, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: E
Very few people there, I was able to change to a better site which I appreciated. The camp host couple was great. Hard-working and responsive.
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Aspen Sopris Ranger District Po Box 309, Carbondale, CO 81623 United States
Elevation: 2,620 ft
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.
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.
Last updated: October 21, 2026
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Population: 6,637
Nearby city: Boulder, CO
Approx. 87 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 6,181 ft
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