Chapman Reservoir Campground

Area Status: Open

Chapman Reservoir Campground

This campground is located outside of Yampa, CO near Dunckley Pass (along the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway) on Forest Service Road 940 between the towns of Yampa and Meeker.

The campground offers 12 campsites with a 22 foot maximum length for trailers. Each site offers a picnic table and a fire grate and has camp hosts on site.

Some of the campsites offer a beautiful view of Chapman Reservoir and the Little Flat Tops. (There are also dispersed camping opportunities along Forest Service Road 940 enroute to Chapman.)

Note: ATV's are not allowed in the campground, however there is a staging lot outside the campground for trailers and ATV's.

This is a perfect place to relax, or take a scenic drive. The activities that you can enjoy here include fishing for trout, hiking and wakeless boating. To access the reservoir, be prepared for a short walk as there is no drive up access. 

This campground is also popular among hunters during big game season.

Stop by the Yampa Ranger Station/Visitor center or the outside kiosk (if after hours) for a brochure of the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway as it includes information on the area and the drive.

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At a Glance

Reservations: No reservations. Sites are first come, first serve basis. 
Area Amenities: Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees: $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.
Permit Info: No permit required
Open Season: Mid to early June (dependent on weather) - Mid to Late November (dependent on snow)
Usage: Medium-Heavy
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.
Closest Towns: Yampa, CO
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet
Operated By: Yampa Ranger District
Information Center: Yampa Ranger District
300 Roselawn Ave
Yampa, CO 80483
(970) 638-4516

General Information

Directions:

From Yampa, drive 5 miles on County Road 17, turn left on County Road 132 which turns into County Road 8. Continue on for 7 miles, then turn left on Forest Service Road 940 and continue for 1 mile.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Campsites only (No cabin rentals available)

No. of Sites 12 single site(s)
Reservation Info Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites 8 of 12

Lake and Pond Fishing

There are Rainbow Trout present in Chapman Reservoir. No drive up access to water, be prepared for a short hike in. 

Amenities

Camping trailer: 22 foot max
Parking: ATV and Trailer Parking located outside the campground near the entrance
Toilets: Vault Toilet

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
40.18665071

  Longitude : 
-107.086204934

  Elevation : 
9,300 - 9,300