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Park Conditions

Boating
The North and South Boat Ramps are OPEN to boating.
A current boat registration and the new ANS stamp are required on all vessels prior to launch. Visit the Boating page for additional information regarding the new ANS stamp requirement. New Colorado boat registrations can be obtained at the Littleton Regional Office on the southwest corner of C470 and Santa Fe, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m, Monday-Friday. Renewal registrations can be obtained at the park headquarters during office hours.
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 12 and under 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 PROJECT UPDATE:
- The Marina building/store/restaurant are closed to the public. This area is anticipated to re-open spring 2020.
(Updated: 10/4/2019 2:33 PM)
Camping
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 required on all vehicles entering the park for which there is a separate fee from the camping fees.
Sites fill fast at Chatfield, so you will need to make a reservation at least 4-6 months in advance.
We do not have "walk-in sites". All sites are reservation only.
Reservations can be made up to six months in advance of your stay. For more information, including fees, see the Camping page.
Camping reservations CANNOT BE MADE BY CALLING THE PARK.
The C-loop can be reserved year-round.
*Please note check-in time for all campsites is 1pm.
(Updated: 10/4/2019 2:42 PM)
Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 Fire Ban in effect
Charcoal only allowed in our grills. You may bring in your one gas grill. Fires allowed in fire rings in campground only. Flames not taller than 4 feet. Fire must be attended at all times by someone older than 18 years of age. Fires and grills must be dead/cold to the touch befor you leave the site.

(Updated: 10/4/2019 3:17 PM)
Fishing Report
Read the latest conditions on the Weekly Fishing Report

(Updated: 1/17/2019 7:30 AM)
Icing Conditions
The reservoir is clear of ice.
(Updated: 5/24/2019 3:55 PM)
Park Entrance
Daily or Annual park passes required.
Deer Creek entrance from Wadsworth is staffed weekdays from 08:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and weekends from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Plum Creek Entrance on N. Roxborough Park Road is staffed 8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. weekends.
The daily fee is $9.00. We accept Visa, MC, and Discover.
If you enter the park when there is no gate attendant, please 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 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 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.
(Updated: 10/4/2019 3:16 PM)
Swimming Conditions
The Swimbeach area is closed for the season.
(Updated: 10/4/2019 3:20 PM)
Trails
Please share the trail with other users and obey all traffic laws.

The Plum Creek Picnic and Nature areas are OPEN!
The C470, Mary Carter Greenway trail that goes under C470 along the Platte River on the northeast corner of the park, may be closed due to high water or C470 construction. Currently closed 7/8/19 due to high water.
(Updated: 10/4/2019 3:22 PM)
Water Levels
Reservoir water level is 5428.05 ft., 21860 AF.
Discharge below reservoir: 1.01 ft., 22.3 cfs
South Platte River at Waterton: 0.94 ft., 93.9 cfs
Plum Creek at Titan Rd. 1.53 cfs
(Updated: 8/23/2019 3:13 PM)
Water Temperature
About 74 degrees.
(Updated: 8/23/2019 3:14 PM)
Weather
See www.jeffcoaeromodlers.com for current conditions, including current temperature and wind conditions.
(Updated: 10/4/2019 3:28 PM)

Alert
Stage 1 Fire Ban in effect
Charcoal only allowed in our grills. You may bring in your own gas grill. Fires allowed in fire rings in campground only. Flames no taller than 4 feet. Fire must be attended at all times by someone older than 18 years of age. Fires and grills must be dead/cold to the touch before you leave the site.
Blue Green Algae
In recent weeks concerns have risen about the possibility of toxic blue-green algae in the dog off leash area ponds here at Chatfield. Staff has conducted visual inspections and sampling within both ponds. The samples were sent to CDPHE for testing and they said the samples were all negative for toxins as of 8/16/19 and again on 9/6/19 We will continue to watch the area and update the web site with any changes. For more information on toxic algae please visit CPW's information on algae blooms.

ALL VESSELS NEED NEW ANS STAMP PRIOR TO LAUNCHING!