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Park Conditions

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  • Boating

    The main reservior and ALL bodies of water inside the park are open as of 3/19/21 to all forms of boating, including paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes.

    (Updated: 3/18/2021 2:40 PM)

  • Camping

    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 including retail items for sale. We also are now featuring a fossilized Mammoth skull on loan from the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

    Campgrounds are open and available via reservation only.

    Visit the Chatfield camping page​ for general camping information.

    Group Camping currently closed due to COVID restrictions.

    (Updated: 12/30/2020 3:17 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: 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 iced over. 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: 12/30/2020 3:26 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    There are currnetly no fire restrictions for Jefferson or Douglas Counties. 

    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: 12/30/2020 3:24 PM)

  • Fishing Report

    Read the latest conditions on the Weekly Fishing Report​
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    (Updated: 10/14/2020 9:38 AM)

  • Icing Conditions

    The current ice thickness for the main reservoir is between 0 - 8 inches. There is open water in some areas. Ice activities are at your own risk. 

    (Updated: 1/12/2021 6:56 PM)

  • Park Entrance

    Daily or Annual park passes required.

    The Deer Creek Entrance Station from Wadsworth Blvd is staffed everyday from 08:30 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, per C.R.S. 33-12-101

    (Updated: 12/1/2020 10:35 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 5429.52 ft., 23720 AF. 
    Discharge below reservoir: 1.08 ft., 27 cfs
    South Platte River at Waterton:​ 0.70 ft., 43.1 cfs
    ​Plum Creek at Titan Rd. 10.8 cfs
    (Updated: 12/16/2020 10:50 AM)

  • Water Temperature

    Water temperatures are approximately 32 degrees.    

    (Updated: 1/12/2021 6:57 PM)

  • Weather

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