Rocky Mountain National Park · Wilderness Permits
Chapin Creek Group in Colorado has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Aug 20–Aug 24. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
Average Snow Melt-Out Date: July 8 Number of Sites: 1 Group site (8-12 people) Elevation: 10,240 ft. Elevation Change: 510 ft. loss from Poudre River TH, Net gain 240 ft. from Corral Creek TH (520 ft. gain; 280 ft. loss) Distance: 6.1 mi. from Poudre River TH, 5.5 mi. from Corral Creek TH Privy: Yes
Camp safely away from standing dead trees as close to the silver metal arrowhead as possible. Carry in/out hard sided bear-resistant food storage canister required. NO FIRES, Fires Prohibited, Use portable stoves only. Purify water. Leave No Trace. **Hiking through recent burn area - use extreme caution with standing dead trees.** Fire damage area - foot bridges and trails may be damaged, impassable, or missing. Old Fall River Road, used to access Chapin Pass trailhead, traditionally opens the first week of July. Call the Wilderness Office for actual opening date and road status. Long Draw Road, used to access Corral Creek trailhead, traditionally opens around July 15th. Call the National Forest Service for actual opening date and road status.
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Chapin Creek Group in Colorado is a backcountry camp area reserved through a wilderness permit on Recreation.gov. Use the “Book / check availability” button to open the permit itinerary builder, pick your entry date and camp areas, and reserve the permit.
Popular campgrounds like Chapin Creek Group often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.
Chapin Creek Group is located in Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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