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  • Boat Ramps

    The North and South Boat Ramps are OPEN for boating. Boats may be launched at either of our two boat ramp areas. The North Boat Ramps, located on the northwest side of the reservoir, have eight launch lanes and four courtesy docks. The South Boat Ramp, located on the southeast side of the reservoir, has two launch lanes and one courtesy dock. The courtesy docks are available seasonally and will be removed when ice starts to form on the lake. 

    (Updated: 9/10/2019 3:27 PM)

  • Campgrounds

    ​Check conditions page for current information. Modern camping on 197 sites, all with electrical hook-ups and 145 with full hookups. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance by calling 1-800-244-5613 or reserving online.​

    ​Group camping reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance by calling 1-800-244-5613.​

    The campground (C-loop only) is open through the winter (no water at the sites). Group Loop camping is also available during the winter, however, the group loop bathrooms are not open at that time. D-loop bathroom is open year-round.

    *Please note Check-in time for all campsites is 1pm.

    ​For more information, visit the "Camping" page​. Please check our homepage for more information regarding fire bans.​

    (Updated: 7/3/2019 3:02 PM)

  • Group Campground

    ​Chatfield has ten group camp areas that may be reserved by calling 1-800-244-5613. Reservations can be made a max of 6 months in advance. For additional information, visit the Camping page​. Also check the Park's home page for any fire restrictions.
    (Updated: 10/10/2018 11:38 AM)

  • Group Picnic Area

    ​There are four reservable Group Picnic Areas throughout the park. These areas are extremely popular, and typically need a reservation made way in advance of your event. Reservations can be made up to 6 months prior to your event. For more information please call the Park Office at (303)791-7275, or check out the Picnicking link under "Park Activities" on the Chatfield homepage. For reservations please call, 1-800-244-5613. ​

    Marina Point, Riverside and Fox Run have recently been re-done, completed 7/4/19. Make sure you are wanting to use this area prior to making reservations.

    Please check our home page for more information regarding fire bans.
    (Updated: 7/3/2019 3:06 PM)

  • Marina

    ​Due to construction the Marina is available by slip rental only. Anticipated re-opening of the structure is Spring of 2020. Please visit the construction link on our Home page for updates.
    Chatfield has a full-service marina offering slip rentals, boat rentals, boat storage and grill staring Summer 2020.  Please contact the Marina for information at 303-791-5555 or check their website at: www.chatfieldmarina.com.​  Services available seasonally.
    (Updated: 8/23/2019 3:17 PM)

  • Model Airplane Field

    Chatfield provides paved runways, frequency posts and field regulations for radio-controlled aircraft in an area south of the campgrounds. See Chatfield's "Park Activities" page​ for more information and regulations.
    (Updated: 8/23/2019 3:21 PM)

  • Park Office

    Chatfield State Park office is located inside the park on the east side, toward the middle of the reservoir, between the Heronry Picnic Area and the campground. 

    The office hours are: Mon.- Friday, except state holidays, 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
    Extended summer hours (May 1-Sept 30): Saturday, Sunday, and summer holidays, 9a.m. to 3p.m.

    The Park Office does close from approximately 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. for lunch. 

    Phone 303-791-7275.  The mailing address is 11500 North Roxborough Park Rd., Littleton, CO 80125 and our fax is 303-791-1231. Please check our home page for more information regarding fire bans.
    (Updated: 8/23/2019 3:22 PM)

  • Picnic Sites

    There are multiple picnic areas located throughout the park that are available on a first come, first served basis. You are welcome to use those sites any day of the year from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Please remember to pick up and dispose of your trash appropriately, and if you use a grill, the coals need to be cold before leaving them unattended.​

    For picnic site details, please see the Chatfield Picnicking page​.​ 

    (Updated: 9/10/2019 3:30 PM)

  • Showers

    Showers are located in the campground and seasonally at the swim beach. These showers are for coin operated (quarters only). The use of these facilities are for park guests only.
    (Updated: 6/1/2019 7:03 PM)

  • Stables or Corrals

    Chatfield Stables www.chatfieldstables.com​ is the horseback-riding concessionaire at Chatfield. Call 303-933-3636 or email chatfieldstables@yahoo.com for rates, hours and other information.
    (Updated: 7/3/2019 3:06 PM)

  • Swim Beach

    The Swimbeach is open for the season. Hours of operation are sunrise to sunset every day. Children under 14 must have adult supervision. No lifeguard on duty, swim at your own risk.

    (Updated: 7/3/2019 3:09 PM)

  • Trails

    A series of over 26 miles of trails winds through the Chatfield area and provides the park visitor with an abundance of recreational opportunities. Please observe all caution signs. For more information. please visit the "Trails" page.
    NOTE: Due to construction, please check ​​Chatfield Reallocation​, as some of the trails remain closed due to construction. The Mary Carter Greenway Trail (the paved path under C470 next to the Platte River) may be closed for high water or the expansion of C470 (this is a CDOT project).

    Please share the trail with other users and obey all traffic laws.​

    (Updated: 7/3/2019 3:08 PM)

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