Can you reserve a site at Chapman?

Yes, Chapman is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Chapman have?

26 sites in total, of which 25 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Chapman?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Chapman?

Yes, pets are allowed at Chapman.

Are campfires allowed at Chapman?

Campfires are allowed at Chapman. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Chapman, California — 25 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Chapman Creek Campground is located next to Chapman Creek, near the North Yuba River. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing, This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Recreation

A large network of hiking trails is available in the area, including the nearby Pacific Crest Trail. The trailhead for the 2-mile long Chapman Creek Trail is located within the campground. Boating, fishing and swimming opportunites are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about five miles from the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, food storage locker and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is split into two loops, with one overlooking Chapman Creek and the other, neighboring a small meadow. Stands of mature fir and lodgepole pine trees covers the area, providing pleasant shade at most campsites.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.

Nearby Attractions

The nearby Lakes Basin area offers boating, fishing, hiking and more than 30 miles of maintained trails, that are also open to biking and horseback riding. The lakes provide visitors with ample opportunities to enjoy boating, canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the scenic bodies of water in the area. A boat ramp is located at Gold Lake.

Charges & Cancellations

No Show Policy

A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival).

* No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival.

* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.

There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees.

There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference.

Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.

The facts

Season: June 14 – October 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
25 bookable sites
26 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: AREA CHAPMAN

Site types

16 Standard Nonelectric
4 RV Nonelectric
4 Tent Only Nonelectric
1 Management
1 Walk To

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

26 campsites at Chapman

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001D	AREA CHAPMAN	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	40 ft	6	🐾
002D	AREA CHAPMAN	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
003D	AREA CHAPMAN	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	14 ft	6	🐾
004	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
005D	AREA CHAPMAN	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	28 ft	6	🐾
006	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	28 ft	6	🐾
007	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	28 ft	6	🐾
008	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾
009	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
010	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	28 ft	6	🐾
011	AREA CHAPMAN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	10 ft	6	🐾
012	AREA CHAPMAN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	10 ft	6	🐾
013	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	22 ft	6	🐾
014	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6	🐾
015	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
016	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	6	🐾
017	AREA CHAPMAN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8 ft	6	🐾
018	AREA CHAPMAN	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	18 ft	6	🐾
019	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	36 ft	6	🐾
020	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	6	🐾
021	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	40 ft	12	🐾
022	AREA CHAPMAN	Walk To	Back In	Gravel	—	16 ft	6	🐾
025	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	6	🐾
026	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	36 ft	6	🐾
027	AREA CHAPMAN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	36 ft	6	🐾
Host Site	AREA CHAPMAN	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	—	35 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

From Sierra City, take Highway 49 north 8 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway.

From Sierraville, take Highway 49 south 14.8 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway.

39.62944, -120.54472 · 39°37'46.0"N 120°32'41.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	4.2	5.0	3.9	1.8	1.4	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.5	1.7	2.7	5.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Chapman

Can you reserve a site at Chapman?: Yes, Chapman is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Chapman have?: 26 sites in total, of which 25 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Chapman?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Chapman?: Yes, pets are allowed at Chapman.
Does Chapman have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Chapman?: Campfires are allowed at Chapman. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Chapman also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Chapman's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$24 per site $5 for extra vehicle

Restrictions:

Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Chapman

Sierra 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Yuba Pass Campground 3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Salmon Creek 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sardine Lake 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Diablo 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Wild Plum 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Berger 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Calpine Lookout 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sierra Valley Shooting Range 0.7 mi · Facility
Sierra Valley Road Cycling 0.7 mi · Facility
Snag Lake Campground 5.2 mi · Campground
Haven Lake Campground 5.4 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone (530)478-6253
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Chapman