Chapman Campground and Group

Wonderful experience. Be aware that they will charge for a second vehicle even if you put 2 vehicles on the reservation.

This was one of the most beautiful campgrounds we have visited. Our tent was surrounded by young aspen trees, the river sound was peaceful, and the campsites were widely spaced. Deer visited our campsite and the flowers and mushrooms and trees were impressive. Don't miss the nearby trail to Chapman Lake (USDA trail 1923; access through the Norrie Colony along Frying Pan Road).

We booked this site about 2 weeks before. We were excited about the spot being that it was right on the river. After a 5 hour trip there with 3 young boys, we finally arrive and notice our spot had different names on the sign. After talking to the camp host she told us that tent camping wasn't allowed because of the bears. This was not indicated on the web page and she said sometimes this change can occur at any given time. I wish we would have been at least contacted then we could have changed our plans. It's a shame because the campsite really did look beautiful and our spot looked amazing. Maybe we'll try again next year but call ahead of time. We ended up having to camp in the national forest but at least it was free.

This was one of the most beautiful campgrounds we have visited. Our tent was surrounded by young aspen trees, the river sound was peaceful, and the campsites were widely spaced. Deer visited our campsite and the flowers and mushrooms and trees were impressive. Don't miss the nearby trail to Chapman Lake (USDA trail 1923; access through the Norrie Colony along Frying Pan Road).

We booked this site about 2 weeks before. We were excited about the spot being that it was right on the river. After a 5 hour trip there with 3 young boys, we finally arrive and notice our spot had different names on the sign. After talking to the camp host she told us that tent camping wasn't allowed because of the bears. This was not indicated on the web page and she said sometimes this change can occur at any given time. I wish we would have been at least contacted then we could have changed our plans. It's a shame because the campsite really did look beautiful and our spot looked amazing. Maybe we'll try again next year but call ahead of time. We ended up having to camp in the national forest but at least it was free.

awesome campground! quiet and no bear cancelation ;) i did call the number listed on the site and they were amazing on up to date info. bathrooms were cleaned. i would say if you are going here, def go via independence pass up through aspen and then through basalt. if you want to off road hardcore and know what you are doing, you can take hagerman pass but you've been warned. i took that route from leadville via hagerman, and although fun to off road for 1.5 hours for 11 mi, i was done. i did pop my tire but luckily had a spare and glenwood springs was 1.5 hours away. enjoy!

awesome campground! quiet and no bear cancelation ;) i did call the number listed on the site and they were amazing on up to date info. bathrooms were cleaned. i would say if you are going here, def go via independence pass up through aspen and then through basalt. if you want to off road hardcore and know what you are doing, you can take hagerman pass but you've been warned. i took that route from leadville via hagerman, and although fun to off road for 1.5 hours for 11 mi, i was done. i did pop my tire but luckily had a spare and glenwood springs was 1.5 hours away. enjoy!

Reservations were canceled due to bear activity and I am still waiting to see if I get a refund. Very disappointed.

Reservations were canceled due to bear activity and I am still waiting to see if I get a refund. Very disappointed.

All tents and trailers with any soft sides were forced to leave the campground due to a bear issue. Any business that had to do so would offer a free stay at a later date or alternate facility. No help was offered, When we applied for a refund, we were told we had to wait until after the end date of original reservation to do so. We did so that day. Now a week later (2 weeks after we were forced to leave), the refund request is still "pending." Doesn't seem like there should be too much question when the campground staff told us to leave.

Poorly handled.