Chatfield State Park

A. M.

8 months ago

Love this state park! I have grown up at it for over a decade and it’s home. The park rangers are always nice and good and enforcing the regulations. Sometimes it’s busy but we have always had a good time! People will help you as well if you need it.

Sarah Mccarthy

10 months ago

Love the trails here. It is great for moderately trafficked, flat, hikes or walks. The seasons can be seen clearly here in the trees and the cooler temperatures from the lake. I have not yet been on the water but by the looks of it, it is one of the most common things to do when you visit. I do have to say that their dog park is huge and the dogs there are not very controlled so I stick to leashed walks on the trails.

Brian Cline

7 months ago

First visit: rented a pontoon both for 1/2 day. Smooth process and very helpful, friendly staff. Tried fishing neat shore using a lure but never even got a nibble. Overall though a very fun day. Will definitely come back!

Chris

7 months ago

The Park Rangers and Staff are very courteous. Their management of public safety is superb at a very busy park and reservoir. I had a safety concern that was unusual and related to child custody in which I had to make a report of. My children and I had planned some fun on my parenting time at Chatfield but the person whom my former spouse turned our children over to enter the park never walked over to the swim beach from the west entrance which is right there. I began getting word that my children and the person were lost in the park. I suggested they find a park representative to direct them to the swim beach after they were lost for 1/2 hour. When they finally showed I asked them how they got lost and why no swimming suites for the beach. The person then forced my children back into the car and took off. I opened a child custody concern report with a very kind officer with the help of a bystander who indicated it looked like the person taking off was kidnapping my kids. The officer was very compassionate of my parenting time and the feeling I informed him that were hurt of my children. They could have blown it off and said take it to court, but I now have a report for my children and I as to how I was there for my children.

Daniel Kelman

7 months ago

Really great state park, close in to Denver. Wonderful hiking trails on the south end, along both sides of the Platte River. Amazing bird watching. And a great sidewalk that circles the reservoir. Tge sidewalk on the west side is great for an evening stroll. Always see wildlife there.