Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234546
When Chapman reopens
Chapman's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
416
Openings · last 90 days
416
416 openings were recorded here, but they arrived across only 1 day — a burst, not a rhythm, so there is no reliable weekly pattern to show. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026 · of 22 monitored sites
Of the 616 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 312 open for online reservation · 304 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 22 monitored sites, 13 can be reserved online and 9 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
49.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 312 of 616 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online49.4%
Open site-nights312 / 616
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 312
Weekday openings195
Weekend openings117
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 195 fall on weekdays and 117 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 195 of 330 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 22 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001D | 24 |
| 002D | 24 |
| 003D | 24 |
| 004 | 24 |
| 005D | 24 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
312 open site-nights across 13 sites at Chapman, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 13 2-night, 13 3-night, 13 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 001D.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 12 sites take 25 ft, 5 sites take 35 ft, 2 sites take 40 ft. 1 site of 22 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 13 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001D | 40 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 002D | 35 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 003D | 14 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 004 | 30 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 005D | 28 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 006 | 28 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 007 | 28 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 010 | 28 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 011 | 10 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 017 | 8 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 018 | 18 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 019 | 36 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 021 | 40 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
About Chapman
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
The campground offers several single-family campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, food storage locker and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is split into two loops, with one overlooking Chapman Creek and the other, neighboring a small meadow. Stands of mature fir and lodgepole pine trees covers the area, providing pleasant shade at most campsites.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby Lakes Basin area offers boating, fishing, hiking and more than 30 miles of maintained trails, that are also open to biking and horseback riding. The lakes provide visitors with ample opportunities to enjoy boating, canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the scenic bodies of water in the area. A boat ramp is located at Gold Lake.
22 monitored sites9 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups22 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From Sierra City, take Highway 49 north 8 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway. From Sierraville, take Highway 49 south 14.8 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway.
Yuba River Ranger Station, Nevada City, CA 95959(530)478-6253
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingSwimming Site
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234546 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-234546 · Chapman · Nevada City CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Chapman?
Reservations for Chapman are made through Recreation.gov. 312 of 616 tracked site-nights are currently open (50.6%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 416 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Chapman?
Campsite Sniper detected 416 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Chapman?
13 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 001D. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Chapman fit a 35-foot RV?
5 of the 22 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 21 of those 22 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Chapman?
October 2026, with 195 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 330.
When is the next open date at Chapman?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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