Chapman Reservoir Campground

Campground · Colorado ·

Routt National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,348 ft
Elevation

The facts

  • Season: Mid to early June (dependent on weather) – Mid to Late November (dependent on snow) — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

USDA Forest Service's own page

Getting there

40.18665, -107.08621 · 40°11'11.9"N 107°5'10.3"W

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Fees and stay limits

$20 per site. Exact cash or check only as there is no option for change back if paying cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted. Payment instructions are found on the kiosk.

From USDA Forest Service, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Chapman Reservoir Campground

Can you reserve a site at Chapman Reservoir Campground?
No. Chapman Reservoir Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $20 per site. Exact cash or check only as there is no option for change back if paying cash. NO CREDIT CARDS accepted. Payment instructions are found on the kiosk.

Restrictions:

  • Note: ATV's are not allowed in the campground, however there is a staging lot outside the campground for trailers and ATV's.
  • To access the reservoir, be prepared for a short walk as there is no drive up access.
  • Pets must remain on a leash at all times in the campground.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Chapman Reservoir Campground

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