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Chatfield State Park
W I L D L I F E
FACT SHEET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
Who we are
Chatfield State Park is truly one of Colorado’s full-service outdoor recreation areas. We offer traditional outdoor
activities such as picnicking, boating, swimming, bicycling, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing and camping. We also
offer recreational pursuits that may be more unique to the area, such as open water swim practice, hot air ballooning, remote control model
airplane flying, and off-leash dog exercise. Nestled against the foothills southwest of Denver, the park is a “hot-spot” for all things recreation.
Visitors to Chatfield State Park spend over $48.9 million annually at local businesses.1
Top attractions
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Campgrounds located near hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, with opportunities for wildlife viewing
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Numerous water recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating, paddle boarding and swimming
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A unique chance to fly a model airplane or go for a ride in a hot air balloon
Our partners
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Audubon Society of Greater Denver
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Jeffco Aeromodelers
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Centennial Water & Sanitation
District
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Lockheed Martin
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Chatfield Ballooning Association
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South Suburban Parks & Recreation
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Chatfield Marina
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South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce
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Chatfield Stables
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Denver Water
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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
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Highlands Ranch Metro District
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Sterling Ranch - Chatfield Community Association
Challenges we face
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The Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project (CSRP), which will reallocate
20,600 acre feet of water storage (approximately 12 ft.) for municipal and
industrial water supply and other purposes (i.e., agriculture, environmental
restoration, recreation and fishery habitat protection and enhancement),
will have major impacts on the swim beach, marina and other park facilities
and infrastructure. It will also result in the loss of 587 acres of land due to
increased fluctuations in the levels of the reservoir.
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Encroaching development is resulting in increased issues with trails, roads,
facilities and public safety. There is significant concern regarding impacts to
wildlife, development of social trails, light pollution and degradation of the
viewscape and natural areas.
Volunteer activities
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Volunteer opportunities include serving as naturalists; campground hosts; trail hosts; natural resource, maintenance and office support;
and Dog-Off-Leash-Area ambassadors.
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Annual volunteer recruitment open houses provide those interested with a chance to learn about all of the different opportunities available
at the park.
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Other volunteer activities include Eagle Scout projects, large group projects and cooperative projects with the Audubon Society of
Greater Denver.
1Source:
Corona Research, Colorado State Parks Marketing Assessment, “Visitor Spending Analysis 2008-2009” (adjusted for inflation).
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Park Manager: Scott Roush
As of June 30, 2017
Manager’s message
Over the next several years, the way Chatfield looks may be changing, but not the recreational opportunities that we offer. As the area surrounding the park continues to change, protecting the resources of the park will become even more important. The Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project is currently underway, and it will benefit everyone along the Front Range by helping to meet the water demands of a growing
population. With the project’s planned recreational and environmental mitigation, Chatfield will remain a top destination for generations to
come. The Chatfield Staff invites you to come out and enjoy everything we have to offer.
Visitation
Annual: 1,708,113
Geography
Region: Northeast
County: Jefferson, Douglas
and Arapahoe
Year Acquired: 1975
Elevation: 5,430 ft
Miles From Denver: 15
Facilities
3 Boat Ramps
Boat Rental
Dump Station
4 Group Picnic Areas
Laundry
Marinas (seasonal)
Mooring/Docking
139 Picnic Sites
Showers (coin-operated)
Stables (year-round)
Acreage
Total Acres: 5,831
Governmental
US Cong Dist: 2nd & 4th
CO Senate: 16th, 26th & 30th
CO House: 22nd, 25th, 39th, & 43rd
Trails
Biking: 25.4 miles
Hiking: 26.7 miles
Horseback: 7.9 miles
Cross Country Skiing/
Snowshoeing: 26.7 miles
Total: 26.7 miles
Employees
Permanent: 16
Temporary: 57
Volunteers: 342
Volunteer Hours: 20,317
Roads
Paved: 33.3 miles
Unpaved: 1.6 miles
Recreation
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Ice Fishing
Jet Skiing
Ranger/Nature Programs
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
Swimming
Walking
Water Skiing
Wildlife/Bird Viewing
Winter Camping
Camping
Campsites (electrical, seasonal): 51
Campsites (full-hookup, seasonal): 102
Campsites (full-hookup/electrical Nov-April): 44
Group Facilities (year-round): 10
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