Chapman Reservoir National Forest Campground
| Region: Northwest | County: Routt | |
| Latitude: 40.1834 | Longitude: -107.0888 | Elevation: 9,300 ft. |
| Total Sites: 12 | Group Sites: | Max Vehicle length: 22 ft. |
| Water: No | Elec: No | Fire pits: Yes |
| Nearby Towns: Yampa, Phippsburg, Oak Creek, Steamboat Springs |
Chapman Reservoir Campground sits at 9,300 ft. in elevation and is located near Yampa, Colorado in the Routt National Forest. There are 12 sites in the campground suitable for either RV or tenting. It sits next to Chapman Reservoir, has mature Aspen trees and some Subalpine fir trees. Some of the sites require higher clearance vehicles due to the terrain. There is no water provided, but there are handicapped accessible vault toilets, grills and firepits. The usual season for this campground is Memorial Day through September 30 depending on the weather.
Activities in the area include boating on the Lake (non-motorized), trout fishing, mountain biking, hiking and wildlife viewing. Forest Road 940 is good for dirt biking, mountain bikes and ATV’s. It’s a very beautiful area overlooking the Flat Tops and the Reservoir. You can take a scenic drive on the Flat Tops Scenic Byway, and this area is very popular with hunters wanting large game. During camping season, take your camera. Remember that you are in bear country, so use extreme caution when storing food.
Additional Services Available:
vault toilets, picnic tables, fire grates
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Directions to Chapman Reservoir Campground
| Location: From Yampa, follow County Rd 17 NW for 5 miles to County Rd 132. Follow County Rd 132 West for 2.5 miles to the Forest boundary where it becomes National Forest System Road (NFSR) 16. Continue another 2.5 miles on NFSR 16 until you reach NFSR 940. Go South on NFSR 940 for 1.0 mile to the campground. |
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Additional Information
- Chapman Reservoir Campground is a first come first served campground. No reservations are needed.
- For current rates and other information, visit this campgrounds web page
- Please review the bulletin board or consult the campground host for specific rules, regulations and restrictions in this campground
I just talked to the ranger. She said they did drain the lake so the fishing is poor. She also said that they didn’t kill off the pike.
We had not heard any news about Chapman Reservoir being drained and our search didn’t turn up any information either. We have contact the Forest Service and requested any information that they could provide. We’ll post their reply as soon as we receive it. Thanks for posting your question!
I heard that the reservoir was going to be drained in order to kill off the pike that someone had put in. Did this occur and if so, will the lake be stocked with trout prior to June? My family and I are planning a trip in late June.
Thanks