Chapman Campground - White River National Forest
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- 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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Thanks for doing this video series. It's so difficult to get visual information on USDA campgrounds. When pulling a trailer to a new camp destination, you never really know if it's going to be appropriate for your rig. You are really rolling the dice on the campsites you are going to visit. Also, if reserving a site in an area you have never been, it's really helpful to be able to see it ahead of time. I look forward to the ever expanding video collection.
Exactly why we began including campgrounds when we first started on TH-cam. We had a trip that included a campground that we loved and another one that wasn't so good. It was hard to figure out what you would get. Most of the review sites just copy and paste the USFS description. Even when the info is wrong. At some point we decided to record all of them in Colorado. Just passed 200 campgrounds last month. Best guess is we have at least another 250 to go and that doesn't include state parks.
I love the new format, the cut away to show the camp sites. I know you can't show all of them because some have campers. Thank You !!!
It helped that there were so many empty sites. We are going to run 2 cameras next year. Always improving.
New to Colorado and recently found your channel. This is SO helpful! I was a tent camper in Michigan and knew my favorite campgrounds and sites but felt overwhelmed when I got here. Thanks for making my summer more beautiful!
Glad to help! There's a lot to see here.
I want to say a BIG yee-haw on the new format. In agreement with what another person said about showing the view of the campsites. Audio is sounding great.
I'm starting to get comfortable with the new editing software that we switched to this summer. Better videos coming in 2020!
Very helpful in picking spots to stay at. i have a 35 5th wheel and it makes selecting in seeing the a little bit for seeing the level spots and trees
Thanks for another great video. You make me keep adding new camping spots to the list of places we have not camped at yet.
This is a nice one!
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Thank, very helpful for us.
Glad to hear that
What an absolutely beautiful campground! The vegetation is so green and lush. For such a large campground the sites are not all bunched together. There is plenty of space between sites. Thanks for such great coverage of this campground!
Plenty of space and lots of empty sites in the middle of July. It was nice to camp here after spending the previous week at a very crowded Turquoise Lake.
Doing God's work! Stayed here last year and this helped a ton. I love this place! Thank you!
Places like this are good for the soul. Everyone should take an annual week-long trip off grid.
Great video! Thank you for sharing!!
I love these videos. Thank you!
I love your videos. Really helps us decide where to go.
Glad you like them!
Your videos are much appreciated.
Thank you so much for this video!! It’s so helpful to know how it looks when I’m looking at the map trying to figure out a spot! 😇🙏
Exactly why we started recording videos of campgrounds. Glad we could help you out!
Thanks for all your work! These videos are really helpful when traveling to Colorado!
Happy to help!
Wonderful campground! Thanks. Gonna check it out this weekend.
Hope you enjoyed it!
@@CampgroundRecon I did!! We spent a night at the site 64. I finally found my perfect camping spot in Colorado. I had to go camping to Oregon before, because I like large camping sites, private with lots of trees and foliage around, and river close enough to hear it. I am so happy I have something now that fits my tastes here in the state. Pawnee campground (walking in sites) is in my favorites too, but it is super popular and their season is very short. Site 64 at Chapman is my #1 from now. Thanks again!
I don’t say it every time I watch your videos…. But they’re great
Thanks!
Awesome video...nice to see where we will be this next weekend.! Great Job!
It’s a nice one. Have fun!
Thank You enjoyed. Keep up the good work.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for checking it out!
Great bunch of videos really shows you what to expect when you get there. Keep up the great work hope to see more dispersed camp sites around our state!
With our current situation, I regret not recording more dispersed camp sites. Thanks for checking us out and taking the time to leave feedback. We appreciate hearing from our viewers.
Outstanding!!!
Thank you!!
Excellent video. Thanks! These are great for us newbies. :)
Glad we could help you out!
Looks great! I like Site 17. Will try to book next season.
I thought you might like this campground.
ColoradoTravelTips Yes! You had mentioned it before and looks like a great location. Thanks again for taking the time to do this.
I want site #60. :)
I love your videos.
Thank you!
T hank you
From Colorado TH-camrs. I look forward to looking for ways to explore our beautiful state
Very cool video. Looks like a great place to explore. Nice job with the map at the beginning to let the viewer know where you are. Nice place. Subscribed to the channel. Your channel has similar interest to mine. ✌️
And a Shadow sighting!
Wow a beautiful Campground. I will have to put that on my to do list. Seen some people on stand up paddle boards in the video. Any body kayaking there?
There were a couple of kayaks on the reservoir the first night we were there. It would be great for you. A couple of the coves on Ruedi Reservoir would be good kayaking as well.
Thanks for the tip. I am always looking for new lakes to kayak.
Hello, will a 150 quart cooler fit inside the bear proof lockers? Great informative videos thank you!
I think so. Our cooler is about half that size and fit on one side.
Don’t think anyone mentioned it, but Ruedi is pronounced like rude-eye not Rudy.
Sadly, I learned this a couple of months after making the video. Not the first time I've made the mistake of not getting correct info ahead of time.
In the road accessible by motorcycle? Harley’s
The road up from Bassalt is paved. You'll enjoy the ride. Campground is dirt and was pretty smooth during our visit
what is the GPS address for chapman campground ?
(39.3187763, -106.6413836)