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Park Conditions

Boating
Chatfield Reservoir is now CLOSED to all forms of boating including Paddle Boards and Kayaks. Thank you for a great season!
(Updated: 11/29/2019 6:20 AM)
Camping
Notice to Campers: Beginning November 18th, the Chatfield State Park perimeter road from the Dump Station to the Heronry Group Picnic Area will be under construction to widen the road and install bike lanes. The work will be Monday-Friday 7:00 AM- 7:00 PM and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2020. The road and all nearby areas will be open through the project but will likely be rougher than normal. A detour is being set up for bicyclists in the area.

Camp Loops A and B are CLOSED for the seasn. Loop D will close on December 1st.

Camping loop C and Group Camping will be the only loops open for winter. D-loop shower facilities (restroom,shower, laundry) will be the only facility building open for winter.

Reservations are now required for all camping. Call 1-800-244-5613 or visit cpwshop.com to make a reservation. Reservations can be made 24/7. A parks pass is also required on all vehicles entering the park in addition to the camping fees.

(Updated: 11/7/2019 9:40 PM)
Construction
Beginning November 18th, the Chatfield State Park perimeter road from the Dump Station to the Heronry Group Picnic Area will be under construction to widen the road and install bike lanes. The work will be Monday-Friday 7:00 AM- 7:00 PM and is expected to be completed in the spring of 2020. The road and all nearby areas will be open through the project but will likely be rougher than normal. A detour is being set up for bicyclists in the area.
(Updated: 11/7/2019 9:39 PM)
Fire Restrictions
There are currently no fire restrictions in the park.
(Updated: 10/25/2019 2:31 PM)
Fishing Report
Read the latest conditions on the Weekly Fishing Report

(Updated: 1/17/2019 7:30 AM)
Icing Conditions
There is about an inch or two at the north boat ramp, shorline at Fox Run going south to Kingfisher. There have been fisherman out. Always remember, "the ice is NEVER SAFE".
(Updated: 12/2/2019 12:21 PM)
Park Entrance
Daily or Annual park passes required.
The Deer Creek Entrance Station from Wadsworth Blvd is staffed everyday from 08:30 AM - 03:00 PM (pending adverse weather condition).
The Plum Creek Entrance on N. Roxborough Park Road is staffed intermittenly.
If you enter the park when there is no gate attendant, visitors must use the Self-Serve Station just past the gate. Cash, Check, and Credit are now accepted at the kiosk. All passes are non-refundable and we are not able to apply the purchase of a day pass to an annual pass. All sales are final.
You may purchase your Park Passes at the Campground Registration Office during office hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 7 days a week.
(Updated: 12/2/2019 12:22 PM)
Swimming Conditions
The Swimbeach area is closed for the season.
(Updated: 10/25/2019 2:34 PM)
Trails
All trail systems are currently open in the park.
(Updated: 10/25/2019 2:34 PM)
Water Levels
Reservoir water level is 5429.01 ft., 21860 AF.
Discharge below reservoir: 0.32 ft., no flow cfs
South Platte River at Waterton: 0.68 ft., 34.8 cfs
Plum Creek at Titan Rd. 12.2 cfs
(Updated: 12/2/2019 12:26 PM)
Water Temperature
Water temperatures continue to drop in the main reservoir and ponds. Current water temperatures are below 40 degree and dropping.
(Updated: 11/29/2019 6:22 AM)
Weather
See www.jeffcoaeromodlers.com for current conditions, including current temperature and wind conditions.
(Updated: 10/4/2019 3:28 PM)