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Park Facilities

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, check the Boating page for updated information.
(Updated: 12/1/2020 10:43 AM)
Camper Services Building
New Camper's Services Office for all your recreation needs. Open 7 days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Come see our new expanded retail area. We sell Parks Passes, fishing and hunding licenses, as well as boat, OHV, and snowmobile registrations. COME SEE OUR NEW FOSSIL DISPLAY!!!!!!
(Updated: 12/30/2020 3:23 PM)
Campgrounds
Chatfield offers modern camping on 197 sites, all with electrical hook-ups and 145 with full hookups.

Reservations for individual sites and group sites can be made the day you plan to arrive at the park or up to six months in advance by calling 1-800-244-5613 or reserving online.
- For more general camping information, visit the Camping page.
- Check the Park Conditions page for current information.
- Please check our homepage for more information regarding fire bans.
(Updated: 10/14/2020 10:15 AM)
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Located at the Park Office, accessible by either the Plum Creek or Deer Creek Entrance.
(Updated: 5/25/2021 10:34 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: 8/17/2020 10:34 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.
(Updated: 5/26/2021 8:56 AM)
Marina
Chatfield has a full-service marina offering slip rentals, boat rentals, boat storage and grill. Please contact the Marina for information at 303-791-5555 or check their website. Services are available seasonally.
(Updated: 8/17/2020 10:31 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: 8/17/2020 10:33 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. We are not open on the weekends, please visit our new campground office, open 7 days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

Phone: 303-791-7275
Email: chatfield.park@state.co.us
Mailing address:
11500 North Roxborough Park Rd., Littleton, CO 80125
Please check our Home page for more information regarding fire bans.
(Updated: 5/28/2021 10:01 AM)
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: 5/25/2021 10:26 AM)
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: 8/17/2020 10:39 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. The stables provide trail rides, riding camps, and birthday parties.
(Updated: 8/17/2020 10:40 AM)
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.
The swim beach will open 5/29/21
(Updated: 5/25/2021 10:29 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: 8/17/2020 10:41 AM)