Chapman
Sierra City, California · 5,853 ft · In Tahoe National Forest
Photos: TNF
Wildfire 30 mi E: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,853 ft (1,784 m)5,853 ft1,784 m
Sites25
Chapman lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001DStandard · up to 6 people40 ft
- 002DStandard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 003DStandard · up to 6 people14 ft
- 004Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 005DStandard · up to 6 people28 ft
- 006Standard · up to 6 people28 ft
- 007Standard · up to 6 people28 ft
- 008Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 009Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 010Standard · up to 6 people28 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
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.Recreation
A large network of hiking trails is available in the area, including the nearby Pacific Crest Trail. The trailhead for the 2-mile long Chapman Creek Trail is located within the campground. Boating, fishing and swimming opportunites are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about five miles from the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals.Facilities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Chapman: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny54°33°
- WedSunny62°40°
- ThuSunny63°40°
- FriSunny69°42°
- SatSunny65°40°
Nearby camping
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Deadman Lake
Dispersed · 0.7 mi · Sierra City
Sierra
Public Land · 0.7 mi · Sierra City
Shaffer's High Sierra Camp
Campground · 1.0 mi · Sattley
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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