Chatfield State Park - Littleton | Colorado State Parks

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.

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-up There are 10 group camp areas, which can by reserved by calling park.

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 Chatifled.

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.

Looking north down the swim beach.