# 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)

[Official page](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/chatfield-state-park)

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Source: https://isopark.jeffanders.co/park/douglas-county-chatfield-state-park

![3D model of Chatfield State Park](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/douglas-county-chatfield-state-park-1200.webp)

Illustrative diorama, not a photograph or a source of feature evidence.