Contact Info
Frying Pan River Rd
Basalt, CO 81621
- Phone 1:
- 970-927-0107
Basics
- Number of Sites:
- 84
Amenities
Basic Amenities
- Drinking Water
- RV Sites
- Vault Toilets
Special Features
- Horseshoe Pit
- Fishing
Details
Season
Open through Fri Nov 15 2013Location
Getting There:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.30833, -106.63306
39°18'30"N, 106°37'59"W
Take I-70 west of Denver to Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Take exit 116 (Highway 82) south to Basalt. At Basalt, take Frying Pan Road. Go 29 miles to Chapman Campground.
Basic Info
- Total Sites:
- 84
- Tent Sites:
- 6
The stretch of river from the dam down to the confluence of Fryingpan and the Roaring Fork River has been designated as Gold Medal Waters by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. Special regulations in this area include fishing only with artificial flies and lures, and releasing all trout except brown trout, with a limit of 2 fish over 14 inches.
Chapman Reservoir is also an option for anglers wanting to cast lines in at its shore. Motorized watercraft is prohibited on Chapman Reservoir.
A horseshoe pit and volleyball court encourage game playing. A nature trail can be accessed from the site.
