Chapman State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 80 campsitesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- pa.gov(814) 723-0250
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Attention CampersPlease avoid driving on Forest Road 437 when entering the park. GPS units may recommend this route due to shorter distance, but this road is not… (more)
Please avoid driving on Forest Road 437 when entering the park. GPS units may recommend this route due to shorter distance, but this road is not suitable for campers, trailers, or low-clearance vehicles due to rough dirt and gravel conditions. Traveling on Forest Road 437 may result in vehicle damage or getting stuck, especially after recent weather changes. Please use alternate paved routes to access the park. The best route is to come through the town of Clarendon.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Chapman State Park is a 883-acre park in Warren County, about 6 miles south of Warren.
The park supports cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, winter sports, hunting in season, and canoeing and kayaking. The official site lists about 14 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 80 campsites across 3 camping areas, including RV sites, tent sites, and group camping. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and yurts.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira), Pennsylvania State Parks contract
- Phone
- 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets are permitted at designated campsites. Up to two dogs are permitted in Cottage #1 for a fee.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Season: The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December. Chapman State Park Campground Map (PDF)
♿ This beautiful woodland campground has approximately 80 campsites, modern restrooms, water at convenient hydrants, and a sanitary dump station.
The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December. Winter access cannot be guaranteed and can be checked by contacting the park office.
Pets are permitted at designated campsites.
ADA accessible sites are available. | 80 | — | |
| Backpacking Chapman State Park serves as a trailhead for backpacking trails on adjoining public lands. Map and trail information is available from the park office.
Free parking is available at the park for those who would rather not leave their vehicles along public roadways.
Please sign in at the park office before you head out for your backpacking trip. | — | — | |
| Organized Group Tenting This rustic camping area is available for rent to adult and youth groups year round.
The area has:
• Fire rings
• Picnic tables
• Nearby restrooms
Water is available at the park office, the hydrant at Pavilion #1, and in the campground during camping season.
Advanced reservations are required. | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping Chapman State Park Campground Map (PDF) ♿ This beautiful woodland campground has approximately 80 campsites, modern restrooms, water at convenient hydrants, and a sanitary dump station. The campground is open from mid-April to mid-December. Winter access cannot be guaranteed and can be checked by contacting the park office. Pets are permitted at designated campsites. ADA accessible sites are available. Backpacking Chapman State Park serves as a trailhead for backpacking trails on adjoining public lands. Map and trail information is available from the park office. Free parking is available at the park for those who would rather not leave their vehicles along public roadways. Please sign in at the park office before you head out for your backpacking trip. Organized Group Tenting This rustic camping area is available for rent to adult and youth groups year round. The area has: • Fire rings • Picnic tables • Nearby restrooms Water is available at the park office, the hydrant at Pavilion #1, and in the campground during camping season. Advanced reservations are required.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Camping Cottages: 5 units
- Yurts
Camping Cottages ♿ Five cottages sleep five people in bunk beds and have: • Wooden floors • Windows • Table and chairs • Electric heat • Porch • Picnic table • Fire ring • Electric lights and outlets Cottage #1 is ADA accessible. Up to two dogs are permitted in Cottage #1 for a fee. Yurts ♿ These round, canvas, and wood-walled tents have a wooden deck and sleep six people in two bunk beds and a double bed. Yurts have: • Stove top • Microwave oven • Refrigerator • Countertop • Table and chairs • Electric heat • Electric lights and outlets • Fire ring • Picnic table • Adjacent to a water pump Yurt #1 is ADA accessible.
Things to do
PicnickingHikingWinter sportsCross-country skiingSnowmobilingBoatingBikingHuntingSwimmingFishingCampingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Run Trail | 0.4 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: non-flush restrooms The trail head is near the restroom at the base of the sledding hill and follows Adams Run up a gradual grade until the trail ends at Hunters Ridge Trail. There is a 0.25 mile parallel trail on the opposite side of Adams Run to make a shorter loop out of the first half of the trail. There are many wet areas, especially in the spring, which may persist throughout the summer. This loop contains a Story Walk self-guided trail.HikingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Crooked Pine Trail | 0.5 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none A short connector trail between Hunters Ridge Trail and the Organized Group Tenting Area parking lot, this trail is steep and meanders through several different forest types.Hiking |
| Game Lands Road | 0.5 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking, equestrian, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none An easy trail which is quite flat over its entire length, the road begins in Chapman State Park and travels for 6 miles into State Game Lands 29, eventually leading to Dunham Siding or Hermit Springs. The road is gated at both ends and has many turn offs, which may or may not be gated. Trail usage in State Game Lands is designated by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Throughout the year, some trail usage is limited to certain users.HikingBikingEquestrianCross-country skiing recommended |
| Hunters Ridge Trail | 2.75 mi | Most difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none This trail is rugged and hilly and offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing. The trail traverses a number of drainages and there are many areas that remain wet year round.Hiking |
| Lowlands Trail | 0.3 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none One end of the trail is on the Game Lands Road and the other is between sites 23 and 25 of the Campground. The trail travels along an old railroad grade, across a Swinging Bridge over the West Branch of Tionesta Creek, and through a wetland area above the Lake. Bicyclers and skiers should be very careful crossing the Swinging Bridge and its steps.HikingBikingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Lumber Trail | 0.4 mi | Easiest | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking, snowmobiling Trailhead amenities: none This trail is shared with the Allegheny National Forest Snowmobile Trail. The trailhead is along the Main Park Road between the beach and campground. It uses an abandoned logging road as its base, and evidence of the lumbering activity can still be seen along the length of the trail.HikingBikingSnowmobiling |
| Nature Trail | 1.2 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none The trail encircles the campground and has some short, steep hills around the upper loop of the campground. The section nearest the lake is easier hiking with mostly level terrain and self-guided trail signs. A short section of the trail starts along the road near the campground host site and RV dump station and can be used to make small loop hikes.Hiking |
| Orchard Trail | 0.13 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking Trailhead amenities: none A short connector trail between the Warming Hut Trail and Hunters Ridge Trail, this trail is moderately steep and travels through an old apple orchard.Hiking |
| Penny Run Trail | 1.4 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: none The trail travels through diverse hardwood and hemlock forest in the park and neighboring Allegheny National Forest. One end of the trail is across the Main Park Road from the Spillway Parking Lot and the other is across the Main Park Road from the Pavilion 2 Parking Lot. This trail is usually wet, with some spots persisting throughout the year.HikingCross-country skiing recommended |
| Warming Hut Trail | 0.7 mi | More difficult | Recreations permitted: hiking, biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing recommended Trailhead amenities: modern restrooms, picnic tables The trail follows the lakeshore, passes along a fishing area, and climbs a gradual hill above the Dam where scenic views can be observed. One end of the trail is across Forest Road 437 from the Park Office and the other is at the Warming Hut.HikingBikingSnowmobilingCross-country skiing recommended |
Trail descriptions from the park
14 miles of trails Chapman State Park is in the midst of about 517,000 acres of Allegheny National Forest and State Game Lands 29. When going on a hike, always take a map and compass and know how to use them. Leave word with a family member, friend, or the park office concerning the trails you will take, destination, and expected return time. Chapman State Park Map
Swimming
A sand beach is open from late-May to mid-September, from 8:00 A.M. until sunset. Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules. Smoke-Free Beach Smoking is prohibited on the beach and in the swimming area. For visitors who smoke and still want to use the beach, designated areas adjacent to the beach are provided. The restriction includes: • Cigarettes • Pipes • Cigars • E-cigarettes • Other handheld, lighted smoking devices Concession Stand A concession stand is located at the beach area. The concession offers beverages, snacks, ice cream treats, and ice.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Amphitheater
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Fishing pier
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Chapman State Park offers a range of accessibility accommodations to ensure all visitors can enjoy its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Lower Loop Site 30 Site 30 – Lower Loop: This back-in, paved site features modern 50-amp electric service and accommodates vehicles up to 30 feet in length, with a total site length of 39 feet. Domestic pets allowed. Lower Loop Site 32 Site 32 – Lower Loop: This paved, drive-in site offers modern 50-amp electric service and comfortably fits vehicles up to 30 feet long, with a total site length of 39 feet. Domestic pets allowed. Lower Loop Site 37 Site 37 – Lower Loop: This back-in site features a paved driveway with modern 50-amp electric service, accommodating vehicles up to 40 feet long and offering a total site length of 54 feet. Domestic pets allowed. Upper Loop Site 50 Site 50 – Upper Loop: This paved, back-in site offers modern 50-amp electric service and accommodates vehicles up to 45 feet in length, with a total site length of 53 feet. Upper Loop Site 51 Site 51 – Upper Loop: This paved, back-in site is non-electric and accommodates vehicles up to 25 feet in length. Camping Cottage #1 Camping Cottage #1: Accommodation for up to 5 people with electricity and pet-friendly (domestic only). Guests should bring their own bed linens, towels, dishes, and pots and pans. Camping Cottage #3 Camping Cottage #3: Accommodation for up to 5 people with electricity. Guests should bring their own bed linens, towels, dishes, and pots and pans. Yurt #1 Yurt #1: Accommodation for up to 6 people with electricity. Guests should bring their own bed linens, towels, dishes, and pots and pans. Pavilion 1 Pavilion 2 Pavilion 3 Pavilion 4 Water Access There is an ADA kayak launch located in the mooring area. Fishing Access ADA accessible fishing piers are on the eastern and western shorelines of Chapman Lake. Swimming and Beaches An ADA accessible sand beach is open from late-May to mid-September, 8:00 A.M. to sunset. Visitors can park at the Nature Center's ADA parking spaces, then follow an ADA sidewalk to a beach ramp that goes into the water. Swim at your own risk. Please read and follow posted rules. GPS DD: 41°45'01.2"N 79°10'21.0"W Theaters and Amphitheaters An accessible amphitheater is located in the campground. Visitors can use the unpaved service road to park at the amphitheater - there is 1 ADA parking spot.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 4790 Chapman Dam Road
Clarendon, PA 16313-2830 - Nearest town
- Warren — about 6 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.7576, -79.1711
- Phone
- (814) 723-0250
- chapmansp@pa.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is off US 6, in Warren County, near the town of Clarendon, and is adjacent to Allegheny National Forest and State Game Lands 29. Turn on to Railroad Street in the town of Clarendon, which becomes Chapman Dam Road. Follow Chapman Dam Road 5 miles to the park. GPS DD: Lat. 41.75755 Long. -79.17107
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Pennsylvania State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 3, 2026
- DCNR Find a Park: content-fragment JSON feed used by the pa.gov park finder
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology