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Biking
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Chatfield has 12 miles of asphalt and concrete bike trails. Ask for a map upon entering the park. Conditions may vary depending upon the trail. Please practice courtesy towards other users. Give plenty of warning to pedestrians and others. Yield right-of-way to slower and equestrian traffic.
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Boating
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Boating is among the park’s most popular activities. You can enjoy water skiing, sailing, fishing or just cruising on the reservoir. Boats may be launched at either of our two boat ramps. Please see "Boating" link on Chatfield's Park Activities page for additional information.
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Camping
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Chatfield’s campground boasts 197 campsites, all with electrical hookups, and many with full hookups (water, sewer and electric). A limited number of campsites are open through the winter on a first-come, first serve basis. Chatfield also has ten group Camp areas that may be reserved by calling the Park Office at (303)791-7275. Visit the "Camping" link on Chatfield's homepage for additional information.
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Cross-country Skiing
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Ski touring is among the many activities available to the winter recreation enthusiast as conditions permit. Call (303) 791-7275 for recent ice and snow conditions.
Before going out onto a frozen lake, pond or river, it's important to take safety precautions to reduce the risk of falling through the ice. Knowing how to judge ice conditions will also help you make more informed decisions while enjoying winter activities. Visit the Trails link on Chatfield's homepage for additional information.
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Education Programs
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Call our interpretive office any time of year to schedule programs for schools and other groups with one of our rangers. 303-979-9115.
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Fishing
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In addition to a healthy population of trout and bass, you’ll find walleye, channel catfish, yellow perch, crappie, bluegill, sunfish and carp. The Colorado Division of Wildlife periodically stocks the lake with rainbow trout and other fish. Springtime signals the start of open water fishing and the park’s trout fishing is some of the best in the Denver area. Throughout the summer, walleye, bass, perch, crappie, catfish and an occasional trout are caught, with the best action early and late in the day or at night. Fall’s cooler temperatures mean the trout return from deep water into the shallows. Fishing continues through the winter months when the lake freezes. Fishing licenses are required, and may be purchased from local vendors. In the winter months, ice fishing is very popular.
Access available at the Handicap Pier and an accessible trail to a Platte River fishing platform.
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Group Camping
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Chatfield also has ten group Camp areas that may be reserved by calling the Park Office at (303)791-7275. Visit the "Camping" link on Chatfield's homepage for additional information.
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Hiking
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There are about 12 miles of paved trail in Chatfield State Park and many more unpaved. Pets must be leashed. Binoculars and insect repellent recommended for an enjoyable hike. Visit the Trails link on Chatfield's homepage for additional information.
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Horseback Riding
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Horseback riding is popular on the series of trails that winds through Chatfield State Park. Chatfield Stables - www.painthorsestables.net - offers horseback-riding at Chatfield. Call 303-933-3636 for rates, hours and other information.
Horses are restricted to the outside perimeter of the main park road. Horses are not allowed in the picnic or camping areas.
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Hot-Air Ballooning
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Hot air ballooning is popular at Chatfield.
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Ice Fishing
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Ice fishing is among the many activities available to the winter recreation enthusiast as conditions permit. Call (303) 791-7275 for recent ice and snow conditions.
Before going out onto a frozen lake, pond or river, it's important to take safety precautions to reduce the risk of falling through the ice. Knowing how to judge ice conditions will also help you make more informed decisions while enjoying winter activities.
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Jet Skiing
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Jet-skiing permitted in the reservoir. Please observe all boating regulations.
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Model Airplane Flying
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For model-airplane pilots, Chatfield’s model airplane field provides paved runways, frequency posts and field regulations for radio-controlled aircraft in an area south of the campgrounds. Contact the Jefco Aeromodelers at jefcoaeromodlers.org for information.
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Picnicking
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Numerous picnic sites with tables and grills are located throughout the park. Both group and individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, but group sites at Marina Point, Riverside, Heronry Overlook and Fox Run, may be reserved by calling the park office at (303) 791-7275. Please see "Picnicking" page off Chatfield's "Park Activities" page for additional information.
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Sailboarding
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Sailboarding is permitted at Chatfield.
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Snowshoeing
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Permitted on all trails with appropriate snow conditions.
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Swimming
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The Swimbeach is Closed at this time. Swimming at Chatfield is permitted in the designated swimming area only. The swim beach is located on the west side of the reservoir and is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. The swim beach has changing room facilities, complete with coin-operated showers and restrooms, picnic areas with tables and small grills. A lap lane has been created inside the swimming area for open water swimming. Chatfield will operate without lifeguards this summer. Pets, glass and fishing activities are strictly prohibited.
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Volleyball
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Volleyball courts are located at the swimbeach, our group picnic areas, and in the campground.
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Water Skiing
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Water-skiing permitted on Chatfield reservoir. Please observe all boating regulations.
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Winter Camping
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Winter of 2009/2010, D-Loop will be open for camping.
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