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Park Conditions

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  • Boating

    Chatfield Reservoir will open to all forms of boating including Paddle Boards and Kayaks on 03/15/2020. Inspections will be conducted at North Ramps from 6:00 AM-8:00 PM and at South Ramps from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Monday through Friday. Both Ramps are open for inspections 06:00 AM-8:00 PM on weekends. 


    Vessel Decontamination will only be performed during day light hours. 

    (Updated: 4/1/2020 5:58 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.

    All Camping is currently CLOSED for the season until May 1st, 2020 due to COVID-19 closures.


    Visit the Chatfield camping page​ for general camping information. 

    (Updated: 4/1/2020 5:59 AM)

  • 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: 1/29/2020 5:59 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    There is currently a Stage 1 Fire Ban in Jefferson County.

    (Updated: 4/1/2020 5:56 AM)

  • Fishing Report

    Read the latest conditions on the Weekly Fishing Report​
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    (Updated: 1/17/2019 7:30 AM)

  • Icing Conditions

    Currently there is no ice on the reservoir.

    (Updated: 3/14/2020 9:23 AM)

  • 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 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: 2/28/2020 7:18 AM)

  • 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.

    The High Line Canal Trail on the outside of the park boundary on the south end of the park will be experiencing closures beginning Decmeber 2019-April 2020 due to contruction. Please visit the High Line Canal Trail Website for updates on the closure. 
    (Updated: 12/11/2019 9:31 AM)

  • 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 are still very cold and not suitable for swimming.   

    (Updated: 4/1/2020 5:57 AM)

  • Weather

    See www.jeffcoaeromodlers.com​ for current conditions, including current temperature and wind conditions.​
    (Updated: 10/4/2019 3:28 PM)