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Chapman Group Site

Elevation: 7,600 Feet (2369.1 Meters)
Length of Stay: 7 Days
Number of Sites: 1
Reservation Contact: National Reservation System: 877-444-6777
Reservation Remarks: 1 group site available
Reservation Status: Required




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General Description

The scenic volleyball court at the Chapman Group Site
Copyright: Zander Higbie-Interactive Outdoors, Inc.
The scenic volleyball court at the Chapman Group Site
Chapman Campground is located adjacent to the Fryingpan River. If you are an angler, the lower Fryingpan is classified as a gold medal water by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. There is also a small reservoir located within the campground. The campground is located in a beautiful setting. It is at the base of a wide valley and is surrounded by, and filled with, lodgepole pine trees. It is located 38 miles east of Carbondale at an elevation of 8,800 ft.

1) Camping units for auto and trailer, pickup campers, motor homes and tents.
2) Water available from faucets.
3) Vault type toilets.
4) Camping units have tables and benches, fire rings and parking spurs.
5) Graveled campground roads.
6) Sites 15-20 and 42-83 on reservation system. Call 1-800-280-2267 for reservations.

Directions from Basalt: 29 miles east of Basalt, CO up the Frying Pan Rd, County Rd 104

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Late May through Mid-September (NOTE: includes water, trash collection, vault toilets, and firewood sales) .



Fee Information
Type Price Remarks
Camping, Group Call for Current Fee Includes water, trash collecti
Picnicking, Group Call for Current Fee



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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Cold Water Fishing Chapman Reservoir
Yes
ICON Games & Play volley ball courts
Yes
ICON Group Camping Chapman Group Site
Yes
ICON Hiking & Walking in the campground
Yes
ICON Viewing Interpretive Signs located between campground and group site
Yes
ICON Canoeing Chapman Reservoir
Yes
ICON Swimming & Waterplay Chapman Reservoir
Yes



Nearby Services

Miscellaneous: Propane at KOA campground (Private - Profit) Directions: 29 miles west to Basalt and 2 miles northwest on Highway 82

Nearest Pay Phone: US WEST (Private - Profit) Directions: 6 miles west on County Rd 104 to Meredith

Nearest Hospital: Aspen Valley Hospital (Private - Profit) Directions: 29 miles west to Basalt and 17 miles to Aspen on Hwy. 82. At the roundabout west of Aspen, turn right onto Castle Creek Road and follow 1/4 mile to hospital on right.

Showers: KOA campground in Basalt (Private - Profit) Directions: 29 miles west to Basalt and 2 miles northwest on Highway 82

Groceries: regional chain (Private - Profit) Directions: 29 miles west to Basalt

Gas Station: several regional chains in Basalt (Private - Profit) Directions: 29 miles west to Basalt



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Visitor Information:

Sopris Ranger District, 620 Main St, P.O. Box 309 , Carbondale, CO, 81623, Phone: 970-963-2266, Fax: 970-963-1012






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