Chapman Creek Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageChapman Creek Campground
Chapman Creek Campground is located on the North Yuba River along Hwy 49 eight miles north east of Sierra City. There are 27 campsites with piped water and vault toilets. The campground overlooks Chapman Creek and a small meadow. It is surrounded by a forest of lodgepole pines. Campground underwent logging operations in 2023 and will undergo restoration in the coming seasons.
Before you go
Season
June 14 – October 31
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$24 per site $5 for extra vehicle
Hours
Typically stays open from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Restrictions
Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area
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