Camping · California
Chapman Creek Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station · 8.5 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 73.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.6296, -120.5447
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Chapman Creek Campground free?
No. Chapman Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Chapman Creek Campground?
From Sierra City: Drive 8 miles northeast on Hwy 49. Campground is across the road from North Yuba River.
What are the rules at Chapman Creek Campground?
Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
