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Park Conditions

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  • Boating

    Chatfield is open to boating. Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspections will be conducted at North Ramps and South Ramps from 06:00 AM-8:00 PM seven days a week. Until October 31 when the south ramp closes. November 1-30 will be north ramp only.

    Vessel Decontamination will only be performed during day light hours at both ramps when they are open. See schedule above.

    (Updated: 10/14/2020 9:35 AM)

  • Camping

    FIRE RESTRICTIONS

    Stage 1 Fire Ban enacted for campground. This means you CAN use the our fire rings and charcoal grills. You CANNOT bring in your own charcoal grill. Propane grills and fire pits are allowed. For more information, see Douglas County Fire Restrictions

    The Campground Registration building is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Stop in to see our brand new building. We sell retail items. WE ALSO HAVE A NEW, REAL, MAMMOTH SKULL ON DISPLAY!!!

    Campgrounds are open and available via reservation only.

    Visit the Chatfield camping page​ for general camping information.

    COVID restrictions for group camping are currently limited to 25 people.

    (Updated: 10/14/2020 9:27 AM)

  • Construction

    Small minor construction projects are going on currently. Please excuse our dust, we are making improvments to help with everyone's enjoyment of the park.

    (Updated: 10/14/2020 9:32 AM)

  • Dog Off-Leash Area

    ​Is the dog park open?

    • Yes, hours are 5 am to 10 pm. All fees apply. 
    • Come early or late, as we are experiencing large crowds & wait times.
    • Bring hand sanitizer & practice social distancing. 

    What are the pond conditions?  

    The ponds are currently, slightly low, but typical for this time of year. No blue green algae has been found. We do always watch for this and would test when needed.

    Is there still construction?

    No, it is now complete.

    (Updated: 10/14/2020 9:32 AM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    FIRE RESTRICTS IN PLACE FOR THE ENTIRE PARK. Fire Ban in place for the entire park, including the campground. With the current restriction you are allowed a fire in the fire rings in the campground only. No fires anywhere else on the park and no charcoal grills allowed. See links below for what is and isn't allowed. Propane grills are allowed. For more information, see Douglas County Fire Restrictions and Jefferson County Fire Restrictions


    Please check our home page under Park Alert for links to the county's fire restriction pages. The west side of our park is in Jefferson County; and the east side, including the campground, is in Douglas County.

    (Updated: 10/14/2020 9:37 AM)

  • Fishing Report

    Read the latest conditions on the Weekly Fishing Report​
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    (Updated: 10/14/2020 9:38 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 08:00 AM - 3:30 PM (pending adverse weather conditions). 

    The Plum Creek Entrance on N. Roxborough Park Road is staffed weekends from 09:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    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 PASS SALES ARE FINAL. SORRY THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.

    (Updated: 10/14/2020 9:40 AM)

  • Swimming Conditions

    CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.

    (Updated: 10/14/2020 10:06 AM)

  • 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 intermittant closures during 2020 due to contruction outside of the park. Please visit the High Line Canal Trail Website for updates on the closure. 
    (Updated: 10/14/2020 10:07 AM)

  • Water Levels

    Reservoir water level is 5429.50 ft., 24694 AF. 
    Discharge below reservoir: 0.67 ft., 7.79 cfs
    South Platte River at Waterton:​ 0.59 ft., 20.6 cfs
    ​Plum Creek at Titan Rd. 0.67 cfs
    Water levels website, Colorado's Surface Waters Conditions page for Chatfield State Park and the South Platte River.
    (Updated: 10/14/2020 10:11 AM)

  • Water Temperature

    Water temperatures are approximately 55 degrees.   

    (Updated: 10/14/2020 10:21 AM)

  • Weather

    See www.jeffcoaeromodlers.com​ for current conditions, including current temperature and wind conditions.​
    (Updated: 8/17/2020 10:21 AM)