Chapman
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Nevada City, CA, CA
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 2.9 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.The campground offers several single-family campsites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/chapman to be notified when sites open up.
Chapman Creek Campground offers access to diverse recreational activities including hiking, fishing, and mountain biking near the North Yuba River and Pacific Crest Trail. The 2-mile Chapman Creek Trail trailhead is located within the campground.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and Gray Wolf present in the area. Also common: American Mink, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Long-eared Chipmunk, White-headed Woodpecker, Evening Grosbeak, American Dipper, Common Sagebrush Lizard, and Sierra Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Chapman: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Chapman Creek Trail trailhead is directly at the campground for easy access Bring your own water system if staying extended - vault toilets only, no hookups
Skip Chapman if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You want to camp outside May-October - seasonal operations only. You prefer developed facilities - vault toilets and basic amenities only.
Best time to visit Chapman: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Sierra (Nevada City, CA), Yuba Pass Campground (Nevada City, CA), Salmon Creek (Nevada City, CA), Sardine Lake (Nevada City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Chapman
Cell signal at Chapman (Nevada City, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.The campground offers several single-family campsites.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with high demand
Chapman Creek Trail trailhead is directly at the campground for easy access
Bring your own water system if staying extended - vault toilets only, no hookups
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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