Chatfield State Park - Colorado Parks and Wildlife

08/29/2026

Proud of our rangers!

07/30/2026

🦺 Life Jacket Donations Needed 🦺

Our Life Jacket Loaner Stations are running low. These stations provide free life jackets to the public and help keep everyone safe while enjoying the water. If you have any new or gently used, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets that you no longer need, please consider donating them.

Donations can be dropped off at:
The Park Office
The Campground Office
The Entrance Gates during business hours

If you have any questions, please call the Park Office at 303-791-7275. Your donation helps keep our visitors safe on the water. Thank you for supporting water safety!

07/14/2026

07/05/2026

Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers will be conducting a BUI (Boating Under the Influence) checkpoint today, July 5, at the North Boat Ramp at Chatfield Reservoir as part of Operation Dry Water.

07/04/2026

The park is at capacity. Vehicles will not be allowed to enter until approximately 4pm. Please be respectful of the closure and staff!

07/02/2026

A State Stage 2 Fire Ban is now in effect for Douglas and Jefferson Counties, effective immediately.

NO fireworks are permitted.
NO wood-burning or open fires are allowed.
Gas or liquid-fueled grills are permitted only if they are contained.

Please refer to the official Douglas and Jefferson County websites for complete fire restriction details.

Let's all do our part to keep the park safe. Any violations should be reported to *CSP or by calling the Park Office.

05/21/2026

Officer highlights!! We truly have the best of the best here at Chatfield! 🌟

In the first photo is Park Officer Krier, who was awarded the Colorado Boating Officer of the Year Award! Officer Krier manages the boating program here at Chatfield, which is no small task as we are the second busiest state park in Colorado and boating is our biggest attraction. He has been key in implementing life jacket loaner stations throughout many of our day use areas to help promote water safety for all visitors. Officer Krier spends countless hours on the water conducting patrols, responding to emergencies, and ensuring everyone can safely enjoy Chatfield Reservoir. He is also a boating instructor who trains other rangers in safe boat operations for both daily patrols and emergency response situations. In addition, he teaches boating safety courses to the public and works hard to educate visitors on safe and responsible boating practices.

In the second photo is Park Officer Miller, who received the Mothers Against Drunk Driving MADD Colorado & CDOT Outstanding Individual Dedicated to Impaired Driving Enforcement Award for the Colorado Front Range area. Officer Miller has made a tremendous impact at Chatfield by helping keep impaired drivers off both our roadways and waterways. In just 2.5 years as a park officer, she has made more than 40 DUI/BUI arrests. Officer Miller is an SFST instructor, Seated SFST Instructor, ARIDE certified, and only the second Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) ever for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. She continually helps strengthen the skills of fellow officers both here at Chatfield and across the agency. Since January 2026, Chatfield has had more than 20 DUI arrests thanks to the expert training and detection skills of our officers.

Chatfield’s mission is to help make sure your time here is safe and enjoyable, and these two officers play a huge role in making that happen every single day. Please help us congratulate them on these incredible accomplishments and well-deserved awards!
Colorado Parks and Wildlife

03/24/2026

Chatfield lovers! We still need your votes! Click on the shared post and comment “Chatfield” to vote!

Colorado State Parks bracket is back, and the winners from Round 1 are ready for the next showdown! This week, your votes in the comments will decide which parks move on. Here are the matchups—let’s see which Colorado State Parks come out on top:

Chatfield vs Roxborough
Lory vs. Mueller
Golden Gate vs. Ridgway
Lathrop vs Lake Pueblo

Vote for your favorites in the comments—every vote counts! Let the park madness continue!