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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: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 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: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 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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    Group and Event Space

    FOR GROUPS

    Gathering Space

    Chatfield’s four group picnic areas are popular venues for outdoor events like wedding receptions and community gatherings. 

      Marina Point

      The Marina Point group picnic area is located west of the south boat ramp area. 

      • Availability: Year round
      • up to 125 guests
      • $150

      Amenities:

      • 2 grills
      • 10 tables
      • 1 hydrant water fountain
      • Electricity
      • Restrooms with flush toilets
      • Horseshoe pits
      • Poles for a volleyball net
      Riverside Picnic Area

      This group picnic area is located west of the south boat ramp area. 

      • Availability: Year round
      • up to 125 guests
      • $150

      Amenities:

      • 2 grills
      • 10 tables
      • 1 hydrant water fountain
      • Electricity
      • Restrooms with flush toilets
      • Horseshoe pits
      • Poles for a volleyball net
      Heronry Overlook

      This facility overlooks the nesting trees for great blue herons south of the reservoir.

      • Availability: Year round
      • up to 350 guests
      • $100

      Amenities:

      • 1 covered platform shelter
      • 12 tables
      • 2 grills
      • 1 hydrant fountain
      • Shelters
      • Restrooms with vault toilets
      • Horseshoe pits
      • Poles for a volleyball net
      Fox Run

      The Fox Run group picnic area is near the shoreline on the southwest (no-wake) portion of the reservoir. 

      • ​​Availability: Year round
      • Up to 75 guests
      • $100

      Download the rental form

      Amenities:

      • 8 tables
      • 2 grills
      • 1 hydrant for water
      • 2 portable toilets (1 during winter)
      • Horseshoe pits
      • Poles for a volleyball net
      Heronry Group Picnic Area

      Heronry Group Picnic Area

      Heronry Group Picnic Area

      Heronry Group Picnic Area

      Reserve online at cpwshop.com or call 1-800-244-5613.

      Reserve Early

      Reservations for the picnic facilities can be made up to six months before your event.

      Reservation Fees

      When you reserve a site, you will be charged an additional reservation fee of $10.

      Leave No Trace

      Leave No Trace in Colorado state parks.

      1. Plan ahead and prepare
      2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces
      3. Dispose of waste properly
      4. Leave what you find
      5. Minimize campfire impacts
      6. Respect wildlife
      7. Be considerate of other visitors

      Nearby Trails Access and Activities

      Enjoy a diversity of trailheads and activities at Chatfield State Park.

      • Chatfield Dam Trail and Chatfield Internal Trail Network
      • Take a stroll
      • Walk the dog
      • Ride a bike
      • Ride your horse
      • Have a picnic
      • Paddle your canoe
      • Cast your fishing rod
      • Watch birds and wildlife