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  • Boat Ramps

    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: 11/1/2019 9:33 AM)

  • Campgrounds

    ​Check the Park Conditions page for current information. There is 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, but the Group Loop bathrooms are not open at that time. The 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: 11/1/2019 9:33 AM)

  • 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: 11/1/2019 9:34 AM)

  • Group Picnic Area

    ​There are four, reservable Group Picnic Areas throughout the park. These areas are extremely popular, and reservations can be made up to 6 months prior to your event.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.
    (Updated: 11/1/2019 9:36 AM)

  • Marina

    Chatfield has a full-service marina offering slip rentals, boat rentals, boat storage and grill starting Summer 2020. Please contact the Marina for information at 303-791-5555 or check their website. Services are available seasonally.
    (Updated: 11/1/2019 9:36 AM)

  • Model Airplane Field

    Chatfield provides paved runways, frequency posts and field regulations for radio-controlled aircraft in the designated Model Airplane Field. See Chatfield's Park Activities page​ for more information and regulations.
    (Updated: 11/1/2019 9:37 AM)

  • Park Office

    The 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. 

    Office hours (state holidays excepted): Mon.- Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
    Extended summer hours (May 1-Sept 30): Sat.-Sun., and summer holidays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

    Phone: 303-791-7275
    Fax: 303-791-1231
    Mailing address:
    11500 North Roxborough Park Rd., Littleton, CO 80125
    Please check our Home page for more information regarding fire bans.
    (Updated: 10/4/2019 4:19 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 seasonally at the swim beach. These showers are coin-operated (quarters only). The use of the shower facilities facilities is for park guests only.

    There are additional coin opperated showers in the campground. These facilities are only for the use of campers with valid campground reservations. 
    (Updated: 11/1/2019 9:40 AM)

  • Stables or Corrals

    Chatfield Stables​ is the horseback riding concessionaire at Chatfield. Call 303-933-3636 or email chatfieldstables@yahoo.com for rates, hours and other information.
    (Updated: 10/4/2019 4:25 PM)

  • Swim Beach

    The Swimbeach is open seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Hours of operation are sunrise to sunset every day. Children under 12 must have adult supervision. No lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk.

    (Updated: 11/1/2019 9:40 AM)

  • 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.
    (Updated: 10/25/2019 2:20 PM)

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