Chapman Creek Campground is located along Highway 49 at the confluence of Chapman Creek and the North Yuba River in the Tahoe National Forest. Visitors here enjoy hiking on local trails and taking day trips to Sardine Lakes and Lakes Basin.
Chapman Creek Campground has 21 campsites. One is a walk-in site while all the others can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Shade is courtesy of a mature fir and lodgepole forest. The campground is divided into 2 loops with one beside a meadow and the other overlooking Chapman Creek.
| Chapman Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Chapman Creek Campground Location: | Along Highway 49, 8 miles northeast of Sierra City |
| Elevation: | 5,850 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Nevada City - 63 miles, 1:25 |
| Number of Sites: | 21 |
| Camping Season: | Open May through mid-October, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($5 per night for 2nd untowed vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Tahoe National Forest |
| Yuba River Ranger District: | (530) 288-3231 |
| Reservations for Chapman Creek Campground | |
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| Reservations accepted | Reservations are available for camping from late May through September. At other times campsites are first-come, first-served. |
| Booking Window: | from 4 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival |
| Maximum trailer/RV length: | 22 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $24 per night ($2 extra on holiday weekends) |
| Reservations: | Chapman Creek Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM |
| Chapman Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, food storage locker; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Campground Map: | Sketch Map of Chapman Creek Campground |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Chapman Creek Campground: | Fishing North Yuba River, Lakes Basin, Sierra City, Sierra Buttes Kentucky Mine, Sierra County Historic Park, hiking the 2-mile Chapman Creek Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Chapman Creek Campground
Located north of Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe National Forest offers great adventures around its lakes and rivers. Campers at Chapman Creek Campground are within easy driving distance of many of the best places in the forest.
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