Chatfield State Park

State Park in Littleton, CO

Hours:

Park: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Office: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Campground Office: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10

Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

11500 N. Roxborough Park Rd.
Littleton, CO 80125
United States

Contact:

303-791-7275

[email protected]

Fun on land and water. That’s the draw at this park along the South Platte River where it flows out of the mountains onto the prairie at the mouth of Waterton Canyon.

Chatfield State Park

State Park in Littleton, CO

Fun on land and water. That’s the draw at this park along the South Platte River where it flows out of the mountains onto the prairie at the mouth of Waterton Canyon.

Hours:

Park: 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Office: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Campground Office: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10

Individual Daily Pass: $4

Animals Permitted:

  • Leashed Dogs
  • Service Animals
  • Horses

Park Address:

11500 N. Roxborough Park Rd.
Littleton, CO 80125
United States

Contact:

303-791-7275

[email protected]

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Parking Area Closed for Construction -

The South lot of the Gravel Ponds Parking Area will be closed this winter from mid-November through spring for construction operations related to shoreline erosion control and access improvements. The North and Middle lots will remain open for use, but watch for construction traffic. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause as we work to improve the facilities and ensure the sustainability of our natural resources.

Get Involved

Whether you are an avid hiker, mountain biker or hunter, or you simply appreciate all the Colorado outdoors has to offer, there are many ways you can get involved. Colorado state parks have a variety of employment and volunteer opportunities. Jobs include naturalists and maintenance and administrative work, and range from full to part time and temporary. Volunteer opportunities include wildlife monitoring and campground host. Check out the opportunities below for more information.

Docked boats at sunset

Docked boats at sunset

Jobs

Every year we hire: 

  • Visitor Service Technicians
  • Maintenance Workers
  • Aquatic Invasive Species (ANS) Inspectors
  • Limited-Commissioned​ Law Enforcement ​Personnel​

All temporary, YIP internship and full-time jobs are posted directly on the state's career website.

Volunteer

Ambassador

Ambassador

Our Boat Safety, Bike, Park and Trail ambassadors provide education and experience to the visitors at our park while implementing Leave No Trace principles to help with litter control and keeping our park clean! Ambassadors are knowledgeable on park regulations, trail locations, plant and wildlife ID, and much more. Must be 18 years of age or older.

ANS inspection

ANS inspection

This is an important position for the protection of natural resources from non-native species that threaten wildlife, drinking water/irrigation and all water-related outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado. Daily interaction with park visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.

Visitor Services

Visitor Services

Assist visitors in Chatfield State Park's offices and gates by sharing information; selling passes, registrations, firewood, and retail merchandise; answering telephones; monitoring radio communications; entering data; and other opportunities as available.

Volunteer Services

Volunteer Host

Resident volunteers assist Chatfield's Visitor Services and Campground Maintenance Departments with the day-to-day operation of our Campground Office, Park Entrance Gates and Campground Maintenance program.