Chapman Dam Campground, also known as Chapman Campground, is the largest campground in the Fryingpan River Valley. The Fryingpan River flows thru the campground, dividing it into two halves.
Chapman North contains 10 sites that are for walk-in tent camping near the spillway of Chapman Reservoir. There are also several sites suitable for smaller RV's.
Chapman South is more spacious and suitable for larger RV's.
Both sections have some campsites along the river
*Note* - There is a 2nd Chapman Reservoir in Colorado west of Yampa with a campground known as "Chapman Reservoir Campground". Be aware of this when making reservations or getting directions.
Chapman Dam Campground Info
* Elevation: 8450 ft
* Fee per Night: $25
* Total Campsites: 76 Sites.
All USFS info online still lists 84 sites. During our stay in 2019, 8 sites nearest the reservoir (23-30) appeared to be converted to day use only.
* Chapman North - Nearest the paved road as well as Chapman Reservoir
* Area A - Tent Only Sites 0-6 are near the spillway of Chapman Reservoir
* Area B - Walk-in tent sites 7-9 are closest to the spillway
* Area C - Sites 10-13 backup to the Frying Pan River. Site 14 is on the other side of the road.
* Loop D - Sites 15 & 16 are along the main road thru the campground. Fryingpan River is behind sites 17 - 22
* Loop E - Closest RV Camping to Chapman Reservoir. Site 23 - 30 were converted to day use. They were closest to the reservoir
* Chapman South - Located across the Fryingpan River bridge.
* Loop F - Sites are more spread out. 48 & 56 are pull-thru sites. 49, 51, & 52 are closest to the river.
* Loop G - Sites are also spread out and private. 64 is a pull-thru. 62, 64, 66, & 67 are closest to the river
* Loop H - Busiest loop in Chapman South. Sites 72 & 75 are pull-thru. Sites 75-79 are along the Fryingpan River.
* Reservations are accepted online at recreation.gov
* 50 ft maximum parking.
* 14 Day Stay Limit
* An RV dump station is available at Ruedi Reservoir between the Little Maud and Mollie B Campgrounds.
* Open mid-May thru mid-September
* No Cell Service with Verizon or AT&T. Go to Basalt for service.
* Activities:
* Hike to nearby Chapman Lake.
* Fish in Chapman Reservoir, Chapman Lake, or Fryingpan River.
* Non-motorized boats and stand up paddleboards are allowed on Chapman Reservoir.
* The southwest boundary of the Holy Cross Wilderness area isn't too far northeast of Chapman.
* The Hunter Frying Pan Wilderness Area is just south of here.
* Coke Oven State Wildlife Area is nearby as well.
* Ruedi Reservoir is about 10 miles to the west and offers a wide variety of activities.
GPS: 39.316867, -106.642111
Directions: Take Frying Pan Road approximately 28 miles east of Basalt. The campground is on the right.
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