Colorado · Camping · Near Leadville

Chapman Group Campground

Jun–Sep
best months

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  • At 8,800 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Sopris Ranger DistrictWhite River National Forest

Chapman Group Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Sopris Ranger District of Colorado's White River National Forest. It sits about 0.5 miles from Chapman Campground and the Chapman Interpretive hike, which makes it an easy base for exploring the surrounding trails. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Meredith, CO, show July highs around 81°F with lows near 40°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. That station sits roughly 1,000 feet lower than the campground, so temperatures here run cooler. A fee is charged for recreation at this site. Elk Wallow Campground is about 2.6 miles away, and the Fryingpan River offers canoeing about 3.3 miles off. Climbers can head to The Magic Forest, about 5.9 miles away.

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    Chapman Group Campground

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    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    La Mina Tacos Y Mariscos

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 18 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Chapman Group Campground

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 4°

    2. Feb

      36° / 6°

    3. Mar

      43° / 13°

    4. Apr

      51° / 21°

    5. May

      63° / 28°

    6. Jun

      75° / 34°

    7. Jul

      81° / 40°

    8. Aug

      80° / 39°

    9. Sep

      71° / 32°

    10. Oct

      61° / 23°

    11. Nov

      45° / 13°

    12. Dec

      34° / 5°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Meredith, CO, 6.9 mi away at 7,825 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
Yes

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)