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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, B and D are CLOSED for the season.

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.

Visit the Chatfield camping page for general camping information.
(Updated: 12/27/2019 5:38 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.
Beginning January 13 - February 29th weather permitting the north shoreline access of the west pond in the DOLA will be closed for erosion control and bank stabilization. The closed area will be fenced off as there will be heavy equipment in the area. The rest of the DOLA will remain open.
(Updated: 12/31/2019 9:09 AM)
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
Ice Conditions on the reservoir and various ponds are constantly changing. Remember no ice is safe.In the event of an emergency call 911.

Follow the link for more Ice Safety Information.
(Updated: 12/26/2019 6:40 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 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.

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 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)

Alert
Beginning November 18th, the Chatfield State Park perimeter road from the Dump Station to the Heronry Group Picnic Area is 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.
Ice conditions on the reservoir and surrounding ponds are constantly changing. Remember, no ice is safe. In the event of an emergency, call 911. Follow the link for more Ice Safety Information .

Beginning January 13 - February 29th weather permitting the north shoreline access of the west pond in the DOLA will be closed for erosion control and bank stabilization. The closed area will be fenced off as there will be heavy equipment in the area. The rest of the DOLA will remain open.