Camp In Colorado: Chatfield State Park

ChatfieldState Park is located southwest of Denver. It is a popular get-away for residents of the Denver area. The campground is near the south shore of Chatfield Reservoir on a low plateau above the lake. There are four paved loops and a group campground with 10 group campsites. Electricity is available at all campsites including the group sites. All of the campsites are fairly open with a few small to medium sized ponderosa pine trees scattered about. Sewer and water hookups are available at sites: 1-51, 66-78, 88-96, 100-102, and 154-197. Some sites in loops B and C offer lake views. Facilities include flush toilets, showers, laundry, and a dump station.

The campground is open year round and is especially popular during the summer months. Reservations are accepted.

Note: The Deer Creek Entrance has a height limitation of 12'6". Camping units taller than this should use the parks Plum Creek Entrance.

Features:

197 sites Next to stream or lake

Drinking water Disabled facilities

Eight restrooms Elevation: 5,500 feet

Reservations accepted Showers

Link to ReserveAmerica.com

*Note: Search for the state park name.

Also reserve by calling: Denver area: 303-470-1144
Toll free: 800-678-2267

Chatfield State Park : 303- 791-7275

Activities:
BOATING: There is a marina and boat ramps for launching your boat.

SWIMMING: There is a swim beach on the west side of the reservoir.

FISHING: Fishing for both warm and cold water fishing is available in the lake.

HIKING: A series of trails wind through the Chatfield area.

BIKING: Chatfield’s extensive trail systems and bike lanes provide a popular workout spot year-round.

PICNICING: There are numerous picnic sites scattered through out the park.

HORSEBACK RIDING : Horses can be rented or boarded at the stables in the park.

OTHER: There is a model airplane field in the park.

Directions:
Take C470 west from I25 to the Wadsworth (Highway 121) exit. Travel south on Wadsworth Blvd. south past C-470, and turn left into the Park at the Deer Creek entrance. As an alternate route, take Santa Fe Blvd. south to Titan Parkway, turn west on Titan Parkway to Roxborough Park Road, and turn north to the Plum Creek entrance.

Order Colorado's Front Range Camping

197 sites	Next to stream or lake
Drinking water	Disabled facilities
Eight restrooms	Elevation: 5,500 feet
Reservations accepted	Showers