Situated next to the foothills in Littleton, Chatfield State Park is a water-sports haven for the Denver metro. Chatfield Reservoir is larger than nearby Cherry Creek Lake and is open to all types of boating.
Chatfield State Park is centered around the 1500-acre Chatfield Lake. It’s nestled in the foothills, southwest of Denver.
Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming in Littleton
Most types of boating is welcome on Chatfield, from power boats and sailboats, to jet skis and water skis. Fishing is also big year round, with ice fishing chances in the winter. For camping there is a whopping 197 campsites and 10 group campsites, many with full hook-ups.
Biking is one of the main activities in and around the park. There’s also horseback riding, a model airplane runway, a swim beach, and a dog park. The 109-acre off leash dog area costs an extra $2/day or $20 for year.
Two other parks in the area include Jefferson County Open Space and Roxborough State Park.
Activities
Biking/Hiking: There are 26 miles of trails, 12 of which are paved.
Boating: 1500-acre reservoir; Open to power boats, water skiing, sailing, jet skiing. There are 2 boat ramps.
Camping: Yes, open year round, 197 sites. All sites have electrical hookups, and many also have full hook-ups. There are 10 group camp areas, which can be reserved by calling park. Reservations
Fishing: Aside from bass and trout, bluegill, carp, channel catfish, crappie, sunfish, walleye and yellow perch are common.
Horseback Riding: About 24 miles of trails are open to horseback riding. Chatfield Stables offers horseback riding at the park. chatfieldstables.com
Hot Air Ballooning: Licensed balloon pilots can launch from Chatfield.
Model Airplane Flying: Chatfield has a model runway with paved runways and frequency posts located south of the campgrounds.
Off-Leash Dog Area: The park has an off-leash dog park of more than 100 acres for an extra $2/day or $20/year.
Picnicking: Numerous picnic sites exists, all with tables and grills. Sites available first-come, first-serve. Group sites may be reserved.
Swimming: Swim beach is open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, from sunrise to sunset.
Volleyball: Courts and horseshoe pits are located at the campground, at the group picnic areas and at the swim beach.
Winter Recreation: Camping, ice fishing and snowshoeing are popular.
Details
Address: 11500 North Roxborough Park Rd, Littleton
Phone: 303-791-7275
Season: Year round
Hours: 5am-10pm, unless camping
Fee: $8/daily, $70/annual (vehicle)
Maps: Chatfield (PDF) | Camping (PDF)
Pets: Yes, on-leash
Campground: Reservations
Website: cpw.state.co.us/…
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