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
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Feb
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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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stacey s

August 30, 2020

when I looked at the location of my site on line it appeared to be near a lake and a river. Nice. In reality the site was facing the back side of the reservoir which is a wall, the lake was the still gross water on the other side of the damn wall. The river was across a road and the location of the campsite was also up a hill from a parking lot that nearby sites parked at and had to walk through our site to get to theirs. Do not book 09,

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stacey s

August 30, 2020

when I looked at the location of my site on line it appeared to be near a lake and a river. Nice. In reality the site was facing the back side of the reservoir which is a wall, the lake was the still gross water on the other side of the damn wall. The river was across a road and the location of the campsite was also up a hill from a parking lot that nearby sites parked at and had to walk through our site to get to theirs. Do not book 09,

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Keenan J

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August 26, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: A

Beautiful location, great fishing.

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Keenan J

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August 26, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: A

Beautiful location, great fishing.

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Paulina Z

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August 23, 2020 Stayed at: 041, Loop: E

Could not make it to campground. Road was 4x4 and high clearance only on 08/15/20.

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Paulina Z

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August 23, 2020 Stayed at: 041, Loop: E

Could not make it to campground. Road was 4x4 and high clearance only on 08/15/20.

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johnny i

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August 19, 2020 Stayed at: 047, Loop: F

Beautiful experience, we had camp site 47, great shade, also great for 1 tent, if you have more than 1 tent which we did, you have to search for a spot but I did find one. A little far from the lake, but I liked the less crowded site.The creek or river behind the site was great for an afternoon jump in one of the pools. It was cold, but refreshing like an ice bath, will definitely visit again.

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johnny i

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August 19, 2020 Stayed at: 047, Loop: F

Beautiful experience, we had camp site 47, great shade, also great for 1 tent, if you have more than 1 tent which we did, you have to search for a spot but I did find one. A little far from the lake, but I liked the less crowded site.The creek or river behind the site was great for an afternoon jump in one of the pools. It was cold, but refreshing like an ice bath, will definitely visit again.

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Jordan M

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August 13, 2020 Stayed at: 083, Loop: H

Beautiful campground, awesome views, clean bathrooms, peaceful lake. Would definitely return! Great family vacation!!

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Jordan M

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August 13, 2020 Stayed at: 083, Loop: H

Beautiful campground, awesome views, clean bathrooms, peaceful lake. Would definitely return! Great family vacation!!

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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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