Chapman Reservoir Campground
The campground operates seasonally, typically June through October depending on weather and snow conditions. Sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Campers must bring their own drinking water as potable water is not available.
Flash Flood Warning issued September 19 at 1:29PM MDT until September 19 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Lee burn scar in... Northeastern Rio Blanco County in northwestern Colorado... * Until 430 PM MDT. * At 129 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Lee Burn Scar. Between 0.25 and 0.75 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the warning area will cause mud slides near steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Lee Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Lee Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Rio Blanco County.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
About
Chapman Reservoir Campground is a small, peaceful campground located in the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest outside of Yampa, Colorado. Situated at 9,300 feet elevation near Dunckley Pass along the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway, the campground offers 12 sites with picnic tables and fire grates. A camp host is present during summer months. The campground provides access to Chapman Reservoir, which is reached via a short walk from the camping area. Activities include fishing and wakeless boating on the reservoir. ATVs cannot be driven through the campground but can be trailered to the area for riding on nearby trails. The Yampa Ranger Station/Visitor Center offers brochures on the scenic byway. This is a primitive campground with no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply. Payment is by exact cash or check only. Horse and pack animals are not permitted at this site.
Directions
From Yampa, drive 5 miles on County Road 17, turn left on County Road 132 (which becomes County Road 8/Forest Road 16) and continue for 7 miles, then turn left on FR 940 and continue for 1 mile.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 22ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 22ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 638-4516 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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