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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-10:00 PM seven days a week.

    Vessel Decontamination will only be performed during day light hours. 

    (Updated: 6/3/2020 12:11 PM)

  • Camping

    FIRE RESTRICTIONS

    Stage 2 Fire Restrictions inacted in for all of Chatfield State Park. This means no open fires of any kind, including campfires and charcoal grills. Propane grills are allowed. For more information, see Douglas County Fire Restrictions and Jefferson County Fire Restrictions


    The Campground Registration building is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Stop in to see our brand new building. We sell firewood (no firewood sales at this time due to fire ban) and other retail items.


    Campgrounds are open and available via reservation only.


    Visit the Chatfield camping page​ for general camping information. 

    (Updated: 7/9/2020 4:42 PM)

  • 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: 5/21/2020 1:48 PM)

  • 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. 

    Is there water in the ponds & are the ponds iced over?  

    Water in the ponds are moderate at this time.

    Is there still construction?

    No, it is now complete.

    (Updated: 6/22/2020 10:29 AM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    FIRE RESTRICTIONS

    Stage 2 Fire Restrictions inacted in for all of Chatfield State Park. This means no open fires of any kind, including campfires and charcoal grills. 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: 7/9/2020 4:43 PM)

  • 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 07:00 AM - 9:00 PM (pending adverse weather condition). 

    The Plum Creek Entrance on N. Roxborough Park Road is staffed everyday from 08:00 AM - 4:00 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 sales are final.

    (Updated: 6/22/2020 10:30 AM)

  • Swimming Conditions

    The sewim beach is now open with limited capacity, until the Monday of Labor Day weekend.

    (Updated: 6/22/2020 10:31 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 beginning spring 2020 due to contruction. Please visit the High Line Canal Trail Website for updates on the closure. 
    (Updated: 6/22/2020 10:33 AM)

  • Water Levels

    Reservoir water level is 5428.20 ft., 22048 AF. 
    Discharge below reservoir: 1.40 ft., 60 cfs
    South Platte River at Waterton:​ 0.77 ft., 59.7 cfs
    ​Plum Creek at Titan Rd. 0.86 cfs
    Water levels website, Colorado's Surface Waters Conditions page for Chatfield State Park and the South Platte River.
    (Updated: 7/7/2020 4:22 PM)

  • Water Temperature

    Water temperatures are approximately 68 degrees.   

    (Updated: 6/22/2020 10:47 AM)

  • Weather

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