Chatfield State Park
Douglas County, CO
Wraps the reservoir behind Chatfield Dam, a project launched after a 1965 flood.
- Size: 5,831 acres
- Kind: state park
- Opened: 1975
- Run by: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Entry: paid. Covered by a Keep Colorado Wild pass or a Colorado library card
- Ages 1 to 18+
- Scenery: Beautiful. Big lake, natural landscape and woodland
Highlights
- Swim beach: Memorial Day to Labor Day, no lifeguard
- Boat ramp: Two ramps, ten launch lanes
- Water skiing & jet skis: Water skiing and jet skis allowed
- Fishing pier: Fishing pier and an accessible pier
What's here
- Restrooms
- Portable toilet
- Parking lot
- Picnic shelter: Group picnic area
- Picnic tables
- Trash & recycling
- Water fountain
- Playground
- Accessible paths
- Benches
- Accessible parking
- Accessible restroom
- Volleyball
- Bike path: On the Wetlands Connector Trail
- Bike parking: Racks for about 6 bikes
- Scenic view
- Bridge
- Trails
- Paved paths
- Hiking trails: Platte River Trail
- Natural area
- Dog park: 69 acres fenced, two ponds, $3 pass
- Wildlife viewing
- Equestrian trails
- Lake/pond: Chatfield Reservoir
- Creek: Deer Creek runs through
- Fishing: Trout in spring, walleye and bass in summer
- Paddleboarding: Reservoir and the gravel ponds
- Boat rentals: Seasonal boat rentals at the marina
- Boating allowed: Power, sail and paddle craft
- Historic site
- Amphitheater/stage
- Nature center: Visitor center
Getting there
Douglas County, CO 80125
Nearest transit: South Platte Canyon Blvd & S Kendall Blvd & W Chatfield Ave (bus) and W Chatfield Ave & S Pierce St (bus)
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