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  • Boating

    The reservoir is CLOSED for the season. THE RESERVOIR WILL NOT BE OPEN ON MARCH 1ST DUE TO ICE CONDITIONS. Please check back for park conditions for ice-off. 

    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 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 life jackets while on the water! 

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


    REALLOCATION UPDATE:

    • The North and South Boat Ramps are CLOSED. They will reopen Spring 2019.
    • Roxborough Cove and the Marina area are closed to the public. This area is anticipated to re-open in the Spring of 2019.
    • The perimeter road from Jamison to the Heronry, including Kingfisher & the Gravel Ponds is CLOSED.  This area is anticipated to re-open in the Spring of 2019.  There will be no thru traffic in the park.  All campers must use the east entrance from Titan Road.  All DOLA & North Boat Ramp traffic must use the west entrance from Wadsworth.  ​​
    (Updated: 2/26/2019 12:38 PM)

  • Camping

    Camping Loop "C" will be the only loop 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; 9:00 AM-4:00 PM  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). 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 4-6  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 CANNOT BE MADE BY CALLING THE PARK.​ 

    C-loop is on reservations year-round. ​

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

    Campers Note: The perimeter road from Jamison to the Heronry, including Kingfisher & the Gravel Ponds, will be closed beginning October 1st. This area is anticipated to re-open in the Spring of 2019. There will be no through traffic in the park. All campers must us the east entrance at 11500 N. Roxborough Park Road off of Titan Road to access the campgrounds. All DOLA  & North Boat Ramp traffic must use the west entrance from Wadsworth.​

    (Updated: 10/22/2018 7:21 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    Currently there are no fire restrictions at the park.

    Colorado has been experiencing an extreme drought. Use extreme caution if you choose to grill or have a fire in the fire rings. Rules:​

    • ​​fires must be attended by an adult at all times and flames cannot exceed 4 feet from the ground of the fire ring
    • Fires must be dead/cold to the touch before you leave the site
    (Updated: 10/10/2018 11:16 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

    The reservoir has 0-8 inches of ice. Remeber it is never "safe" to be on the ice. There is open water near the center of the lake as well as spots off of the shore, near the point at North Ramp.

    (Updated: 2/15/2019 3:08 PM)

  • Park Entrance

    Daily or Annual park passes required

    Deer Creek entrance from Wadsworth is staffed week days and weekends from 08:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. 7 days a week

    The Plum Creek Entrance on N. Roxborough Park Road is no longer staffed. Please use the Self Serve Station just past the gate. Cash, Check, and Credit are now accepted at the kiosk.

    Daily fee of $9.00. We do accept; Visa, MC, and Discover.

    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. 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 Daily Park Pass at the Campground Registration Office during office hours; 9:00 to 4:00 open 7 days a week.

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

    Construction Note: The perimeter road from Jamison to the Heronry, including Kingfisher & the Gravel Ponds, will be closed beginning October 1st. This area is anticipated to re-open in the Spring of 2019. There will be no through traffic in the park. All campers must us the east entrance at 11500 N. Roxborough Park Road off of Titan Road. All DOLA  & North Boat Ramp traffic must use the west entrance from Wadsworth.

    (Updated: 12/31/2018 1:19 PM)

  • Swimming Conditions

    The Swimbeach area is closed due to construction.

    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: 10/10/2018 11:27 AM)

  • Trails

    NOTE: Due to construction, please check ​​Chatfield Reallocation​, as many of the trails are closed until sometime late Spring of 2019. The Mary Carter Greenway Trail has intermittent closures for 18 months starting July 2017.

    Please share the trail with other users and obey all traffic laws.​


    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 intermittently from 7/14/17 for 18 months. This is for the C470 expansion project.

    (Updated: 10/2/2018 9:56 AM)

  • Water Levels

    Reservoir water level is 5431.73 ft., 26701 ​AF. 
    Discharge below reservoir: 0.31 ​ft., 0.188 cfs
    South Platte River at Waterton:​ 0.71 ft., ice
    ​Plum Creek at Titan Rd. 10.4 cfs
    (Updated: 1/3/2019 1:46 PM)

  • Water Temperature

    33 degrees or lower. Basically, really, really, cold!

    (Updated: 1/3/2019 1:43 PM)

  • Weather

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