What does it cost to visit Chatfield State Park?

Entry to Chatfield State Park: Daily vehicle pass $12-$17. Hours: Daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Do you need a reservation or ticket to visit Chatfield State Park?

No, day use at Chatfield State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Does Chatfield State Park have RV hookups?

Yes, Chatfield State Park has electric hookups.

What are the visitor center hours at Chatfield State Park?

Campground Office: Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m (as of September 30, 2026).

Are dogs allowed at Chatfield State Park?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Chatfield State Park.

Can I swim at Chatfield State Park?

Yes, South Platte River is open to swimming at Chatfield State Park.

State park

Chatfield State Park

The park entrance is 2.7 miles from Sterling Ranch. 197 campsites. Day-use fee: Daily vehicle pass $12-$17. Hours: Daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Chatfield State Park is a state park in Douglas County, Colorado.

Chatfield State Park map

Chatfield State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Chatfield State Park has 197 developed campsites.
: Entry to Chatfield State Park: Daily vehicle pass $12-$17. Hours: Daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
: No, day use at Chatfield State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
: Chatfield State Park is 2.7 miles from Sterling Ranch.
: Yes, Chatfield State Park has electric hookups.
: Campground Office: Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m (as of September 30, 2026).
: Yes, dogs are allowed at Chatfield State Park.
: Yes, South Platte River is open to swimming at Chatfield State Park.

Before you go

Chatfield State Park is 2.7 miles from Sterling Ranch.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Electric hookups available

Camping at Chatfield State Park

Chatfield State Park has 197 developed campsites.

What to see

Historic site Visitor center Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
Overlook Scenic overlook Mentioned in Wikipedia park article

Swimming

South Platte River

Fishing and water

Fishing inside the park boundary: Chatfield Reservoir fishing , with the stocking record and species on fishypedia.com.

Blackrock Lake fishing (0.1 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
Eaglewatch Lake fishing (0.5 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Public lands next to Chatfield State Park

National forestPike and San Isabel National Forests is 0.9 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
State parkRoxborough State Park is 2.2 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

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