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  • Boating

    The lake is open to boating. Inspections will operate from 6am to 8pm at the South and North Boat Ramps. You cannot get from the Wadsworth Entrance to the South Boat Ramp inside the park due to construction please use the Plum Creek Entrance off of Titan Rd.​

    A current boat registration is required to launch. Colorado boat registrations can be obtained at the Littleton Regional Office on the southwest corner of C470 and Sa​nta Fe, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m, Monday-Friday. To boat on the reservoir, a pre-launch boat inspection for Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) is MANDATORY for all motorized (non-electric) vessels, and trailered vessels (where the trailer enters the water). For more information on boat inspections, please visit our boating page.

    Please CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY your boat between every lake. Children under 13 are required to wear lifejackets while on the water! 

    With the fluctuation of stream flows, boaters should always watch carefully for floating debris in the reservoir. 

    (Updated: 4/6/2018 1:23 PM)

  • Camping

    D loop in the campground is open all winter. Reservations are still highly suggested for stays over 3 days. We remain very busy during the winter season. 

    Campground Registration Office hours; 9-4 daily. When the Campground Office is closed, please use a check or exact cash at the self-serve fee station (next to the Campground Office building). Also a parks pass​ is required on all vehicles entering the park and this fee is separate from the camping fees.​

    Chatfield is very busy during the summer season and you will need a reservation as we are full every weekend at least 4-5  months in advance. 

    ​We do not have "walk-in sites" for the weekend, as all sites are reserved.  

    Cancellations for the weekend are also rare for the summer. 

    For more information, see the Camping page​. Please check the camping page for fees as they do change for the summer. Reservations can be made for the summer season up to six months in advance of your stay, but at least three days prior.

    Camping reservations can be made through Aspira by calling 1-800-244-5613. Camping reservations for individual sites CANNOT BE MADE BY CALLING THE PARK.​ 

    D-loop is on reservations year-round. ​

    *Please note Check-in time for all campsites is 1pm.

    *NOTICE​*

    Campers need to access the campground from our Plum Creek entrance off of Titan Road and North Roxborough Road. The main park road from the west side is closed.. ​


    DOUGLAS COUNTY FIRE BAN INFORMATION:

    A STAGE 1 Fire Restriction is now in place for Unincorporated Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-0120004 restricts open fres, open burning, and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.


    Prohibited Activies:

    - Open burning of any kind

    - Use of Fireworks


    Allowable Activities:

    - Fires within liquid-fueled or gas fueled stoves, fireplaces within buildings, charcoal grill fires within developed and commercial areas, and fires within wood burning stoves within buildings only.

    - Small recreational fires at developed picnic or campgroung sites contained in a fixed or permanent metal/steel fire pits with flames not in excess of four feet and supervised by a responsible person over the age of 18.


    Violation of these fire restrictions are punishable by a fine.


    Additonal restrictions can be located at the Douglas County Emergency Management Website:

    http://www.dcsheriff.net/emergencymanagement/fire-restrcictions/ 

    (Updated: 4/17/2018 2:50 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    DOUGLAS COUNTY FIRE BAN INFORMATION:

    A STAGE 1 Fire Restriction is now in place for Unincorporated Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-0120004 restricts open fres, open burning, and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.


    Prohibited Activies:

    - Open burning of any kind

    - Use of Fireworks


    Allowable Activities:

    - Fires within liquid-fueled or gas fueled stoves, fireplaces within buildings, charcoal grill fires within developed and commercial areas, and fires within wood burning stoves within buildings only.

    - Small recreational fires at developed picnic or campgroung sites contained in a fixed or permanent metal/steel fire pits with flames not in excess of four feet and supervised by a responsible person over the age of 18​.


    Violation of these fire restrictions are punishable by a fine.


    Additonal restrictions can be located at the Douglas County Emergency Management Website:

    http://www.dcsheriff.net/emergencymanagement/fire-restrcictions/ 

    (Updated: 4/17/2018 2:51 PM)

  • Fishing Report


    NOTICE: Due to the Chatfield Reallocation construction fishing access from the west side of the park (Massey Draw - Kingfisher) is closed. Please access lake from the east side fo the reservoir.​

    (Updated: 4/17/2018 2:54 PM)

  • Icing Conditions

    The reservoir is free of ice. Conditions are not safe for ice fishing.

    (Updated: 3/14/2018 1:30 PM)

  • Park Entrance

    Daily or Annual park passes required

    Deer Creek entrance from Wadsworth is staffed week days and weekends from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. 7 days a week

    The Plum Creek Entrance on N. Roxborough Park Road is staffed Fri., Sat., and Sun. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m..

    Daily fee of $8.00. We do accept; Visa, MC, and Discover when an attendant is present, otherwise it is exact cash or check.

    Please use the self serve station just past the entry gate on the right side of the road if you enter the park outside of the staffed times.

    You may purchase your Daily Park Pass at the Campground Registration Office during office hours; 9 to 4 daily, at the entrance when it is open, at the self-serve station adjacent to the gates using exact cash or check, or at the Park Headquarters during office hours posted on our home page.

    ​Gate attendants cannot sell replacement passes and do not do renewals for the Senior Aspen Lifetime Pass. Both are available at the Park Headquarters. 

    (Updated: 4/17/2018 3:01 PM)

  • Road Conditions

    The Main Park Road is currently closed from the Deer Creek Entrance to the Gravel Ponds.​ The Plum Creek Picnic and Nature areas are currently closed. 

    Please follow all laws and regulations and roadway, trail, and informational signs to ensure the safety of all visitors and park personnel. Please see Chatfield's Home Page​ for any additional detailed information.

    (Updated: 4/17/2018 3:02 PM)

  • Swimming Conditions

    The Swimbeach is closed for the season.

    The Swimbeach is closed due to construction please visit Chatfield Reallocation Project​ for the most up to date information on when the Swimbeach will open.

    (Updated: 3/14/2018 1:32 PM)

  • Trails

    All trails on the west side of the park are closed due to construction. The Plum Creek Picnic and Nature area is also closed.

    The C470, Mary Carter Greenway trail that goes under C470, along the Platte River on the northeast corner of the park, will be closed 7/14/17 for 18 months. This is for the C470 expansion project.

    (Updated: 3/14/2018 1:38 PM)

  • Water Levels

    Reservoir water level is 5431.12 ft., 25854 ​ AF. 
    Discharge below reservoir: 0.76 ​ft., 9.62 cfs
    South Platte River at Waterton:​ 0.68 ft., 36.8 cfs
    ​Plum Creek at Titan Rd. 6.25 cfs
    (Updated: 4/17/2018 3:05 PM)

  • Water Temperature

    45 degrees

    (Updated: 4/2/2018 3:04 PM)

  • Weather

    See www.jeffcoaeromodlers.com​ for current conditions. Including current temperature and wind conditions.​
    (Updated: 7/20/2017 11:32 AM)