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​Camping at all state parks now requires a reservation. 

For more information, see the camping reservations page.


A popular activity at Chatfield is individual and group camping. Camping reservations are required in addition to the parks pass. To ensure everyone a safe and peaceful camping experience, please follow campground regulations.

General Camping Information

  • ​Reservations can be made online or made over the phone through Aspira by calling at ​1-800-244-5613. ​
  • ​Camping reservations for individual sites and group loops cannot be made by calling Chatfield State Park.
  • ​Reservations for camping at Chatfield​ can be made the day you plan to arrive at the park or up to six months in advance.
  • Full hook up camping is only available seasonally mid-April to mid-October pending warm temperatures. ​Electric-only campsites are available year-around. 
  • Chatfield offers coin operated showers and laundry facilities in centrally located service buildings throughout the campground. These services are only for the use of campers with valid reservations. 
  • Check-out time is 12:00 noon.
  • Check-in time is 1:00 pm.
  • Campground Map​

See Chatfield’s Fees​ page for more information on park fees.

Individual Sites

Camper Size Limitations: The Deer Creek Entrance has a height limitation of 13'0". Camping units taller than this should use the park’s Plum Creek Entrance at 11500 N. Roxborough Park Road, Littleton, CO 80125.

  • Four camping areas boast 197 sites. 
  • All campsites are surrounded by native grass, are within walking distance to the lake and have picnic tables and grills. 
  • Facilities include pull-through or back-in campsites, flush toilets, hot showers, laundry, centrally located water, firewood and a sanitary waste station. 
  • 146 sites are classified as full hook-up (water, sewer, & electricity provided) located in A, B and D Loops. 
  • The remaining 51 sites in Loop C have electricity only. All electrical pedestals have a 20, 30 and 50 amp plug. 
  • Thirty four sites in Loops B and C have detached tent pads. Twelve campsites are accessible to people with disabilities. 
    • A specially designed shower attachment is also available by request from the Campground Registration Building.

Group Camping Information

  • There are four electrical pedestals (20, 30, and 50 amp plug on each pedestal) and one water hydrant at each group site. Each site allows for 6 camping units and up to 36 people. 
  • No more than 4 units can use the electrical hook-ups, one plug per outlet. 
  • Showers and restrooms are located in the group area. 
  • No amplified sound systems, including amplified musical instruments are allowed in the group camping area. 
  • From mid-October to mid-April the shower house and bathrooms are closed for the winter.
  • $10.00 reservation fee does apply to Group Camping reservations.

Winter Camping

The water hookups will be turned off mid-October and will be turned back on in early April pending warm temperatures. 

  • ​During the winter the only loop open for camping will be C-Loop (sites 103-153). C-Loop is open year round and reservations can be made 6 months prior to your arrival by calling 1-800-244-5613. 
  • The RV dump station will remain open year round for potable water and emptying holding tanks.
  • The facilities in D-loop will remain open through the winter camping season: restrooms, showers and laundry facilities. D-loop campsites are closed for the winter season.