Chapman East Entrance (FR 105.9.4) in CO -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Colorado

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Chapman East Entrance (FR 105.9.4) in CO

White River NF, Sopris Ranger District
8,647 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Pitkin County, CO. The road serves Himmelland Dam. The road is open seasonally, May 21 to October 24.

White River National Forest, Sopris Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.2 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Chapman Reservoir lies 0.2 mi off. Sellar Peak stands 3,420 ft above the site, 4.1 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Aspen, is 14 mi off.

September normals 35–69°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Fairview Peak (FR 7770) in COForest Road Road46.8miWillow Creek (FR 7882) in COForest Road Road47.8miQuartz in COCampground47.9miAlpine Tunnel (FR 7839) in COForest Road Road48.8miRopers Storage (FR 7820) in CODispersed Camping48.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by White River National Forest, Sopris Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?