Chatfield Home Page - Colorado State Parks

Float your boat in the lake, bicycle or hike on a trail that provides scenic views of the neighboring foothills and Platte River valley, camp, ride a horse and even fly a model airplane - all at Chatfield State Park, nestled next to the foothills southwest of Denver.

Boaters of all types – from water skiers to fishing enthusiasts to canoeists and sailors - enjoy Chatfield Reservoir’s waters. Boat rentals, a floating restaurant and a marina are also available at Chatfield. Get Colorado boating registration and regulation information by clicking here .

Campers have their choice of 197 campsites all with electrical hookups and many with full hookups (water, sewer and electric), in four campgrounds at Chatfield. All campsites are within walking distance to the lake and have picnic tables and grills. Facilities include flush toilets, hot showers, laundry, centrally located water, fire ring and a sanitary waste station. In addition to the 197 single-family campsites offered at Chatfield, there are ten reservable Group Camping sites available. Please call the Park Office at (303) 791-7275 for more information or to reserve a Group campsite.

Enjoy Chatfield's Trails

On Chatfield's trails, you can escape the boredom of the gym by taking a morning jog, exploring natural areas that border the reservoir, leisurely pedaling your bicycle through the park, or riding a horse into the sunset. Trail maps are available at the park's main entrances.

Chatfield is open for camping

When visitors see Chatfield's beautiful rolling foothills, expansive reservoir and abundant wildlife, they can't believe the park is located just outside the Denver metro area. Our campground has full service sites available offering water, sewer and electric hookups or sites with electric only. Over thirty sites have new detached tent pads. Reservations are highly recommended for camping at Chatfield.

Due to the discovery of zebra mussels at Lake Pueblo State Park, Colorado State Parks has increased efforts to protect Colorado's natural resources and facilities from aquatic nuisance species (ANS). Colorado State Park officials are working on containment measures to reduce the risk of spreading the zebra mussel to other waters. Chatfield State Park will begin mandatory inspections on all trailered vessels starting July 7, 2008. The staff at Chatfield are asking for your help to prevent the spread of ANS by following these simple steps.

Drain: Eliminate all water before leaving the area, including wells, bilge, ballast, engine cooling system and other areas of your boat and equipment before leaving the area.
Clean: Remove all plants, animals, mud and thoroughly wash everything coming into contact with the water.
Dry: Allow everything to completely dry before launching into another body of water.

For more information on how to prevent the spread of zebra mussel, please visit www.100thmeridian.org or www.protectyourwaters.net .

Last Updated: 11/13/2009

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Bird Walk with Chatfield's Naturalist Joey Kellner

February 27

Join naturalist and bird expert Joey Kellner in exploring various areas inside the park in search of feathered treasure.

Guided Bird Walk

March 27

Join naturalist and bird expert Joey Kellner in exploring various areas inside the park in search of feathered treasure.

Guided Bird Walk

April 24

Join naturalist and bird expert Joey Kellner in exploring various areas inside the park in search of feathered treasure.

Notice:

An analysis of public comments regarding the Dog Training Areas at Cherry Creek and Chatfield is now available. Click on the link at left.