Chapman
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 16 |
| Tent-only | 4 |
| RV, no hookups | 4 |
| Walk-in | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
25 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 011 | Tent only | Back-in | 10 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 012 | Tent only | Back-in | 10 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 013 | Standard | Back-in | 22 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 014 | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 6 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June 14 to October 31 |
| Forest | Tahoe National Forest |
| Booking | First come, first served. |
| Fees | $24 per site $5 for extra vehicle |
| Rules | Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area |
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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.
| Nearest town | Nevada City, California |
| Coordinates | 39.6294° N, 120.5447° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and 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.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Upcycled Adventures ↗ | 25.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | DeMartini RV Sales ↗ | 38.9 mi |
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Chapman Campground - White River National Forest
Worth a stop
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.
- 0.7 miSierra Valley Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
- 5.8 miPacker Lake - Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 5.9 miSalmon Lake -Boat Ramp Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 7.5 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miChapman Creek2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miBear Trap Meadow ↗5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.4 miHoward ↗5.6 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.6 miChapman1.1 mi trail
- 2.6 miFifty-Four Road ↗12.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.6 miGold Lake Highway ↗6 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Tahoe National Forest, which overlaps Plumas National Forest.
- inTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 acres
- inPlumas National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,431,953 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Sierra City SchoolBuilding · Sierra City · 6.3 mi
- Sierraville SchoolBuilding · Sierraville · 9.8 mi
- Webber Lake HotelBuilding · Sierraville · 10.7 mi
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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Chapman?
Sites at Chapman are reservable on Recreation.gov. First come, first served. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Chapman?
$24 per site $5 for extra vehicle
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Chapman?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Chapman have?
26 sites, including 16 standard sites without power, 4 tent-only sites, 4 RV sites without hookups, and 1 walk-in site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Chapman?
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Chapman?
Yes, pets are allowed at Chapman. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Chapman?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Chapman?
A large network of hiking trails is available in the area, including the nearby Pacific Crest Trail. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Chapman?
Nevada City, California. 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.
Source: Getting there
What if Chapman is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sierra (0.7 mi), Yuba Pass Campground (3 mi), and Salmon Creek (3.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby