Camping at Chatfield
A popular activity at Chatfield is individual and group camping. Camping permits are required in addition to the parks pass. To ensure everyone a safe and peaceful camping experience, please follow campground regulations. A reservation fee of $10 for all sites is applicable. Check-in and Check-out time is 12:00, noon. For more reservation information, or to make a camping reservation, go the Chatfield Reservations page. The newly constructed D-Loop camper services building is now open for the public.
View Chatfield’s fees View Campground Map Stage I Fire Ban In Effect Parkwide The burning of wood and charcoal is allowed ONLY in provided fixed grills. Liquid fuel stoves are permitted. Click Here for more information. Please note: NO fireworks of any kind are allowed at the park. Please follow all park rules and regulations for fires and barbeques Individual Sites Four camping areas boast 197 sites. All campsites are surrounded by native grass, are within walking distance to the lake and have picnic tables and grills. Facilities include pull-through or back-in campsites, flush toilets, hot showers, laundry, centrally located water, firewood and a sanitary waste station. One hundred twenty sites have full hookups (w-s-e) located in A, B and D Loops. The remainder 77 sites in Loop B and Loop C have electrical hookups only. Thirty four sites in Loops B and C have detached tent pads. Twelve campsites are accessible to people with disabilities. A specially designed shower attachment also is available on request from the Campground Registration Building. Campers Note: The Deer Creek Entrance has a height limitation of 13'0". Camping units taller than this should use the park’s Plum Creek Entrance (see map for directions). Winter Camping Starting November 1, the only loop open for camping will be D-Loop (sites 154-197). D-Loop will be on a first- come, first- serve basis. Camping reservations are not accepted during the winter season for these sites. D-loop is a full service camping loop (sewer, electric and centrally located water). The water hookups will be turned off between October 15 and October 31. The RV dump station will remain open year round for potable water and emptying holding tanks. Please check the fees page for prices. D-loop has restrooms, showers and laundry facilities which will remain open through the winter camping season. All loops will reopen for camping April 1. Camping Reservations Reservations for 'Summer Camping' at Chatfield may be made more than three days in advance and up to six months in advance. For camping from mid-October to mid-April all sites are first come first served, please call the park for availability during this time. To make reservations, please call 303-470-1144, in the Denver metro area or 1-800-678-2267 for calls outside of Denver.
Group Sites Chatfield has 10 group campsites with electrical hookups. There are four electrical pedestals at each group site. Each site accommodates up to 36 people and twelve camping units. No more than 4 units can use the electrical hook-ups. Showers and restrooms are located in the group area. No amplified sound systems, including amplified musical instruments are allowed in the group camping area. From mid-October to mid-April the shower house and bathrooms are closed for the winter. Group-Loop reservations are made through the park office at 303-791-7275, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:00 pm, holidays excepted. The reservations for 2013 begin January 22, 2013. A daily parks pass is needed for each vehicle entering the park. Showers All showers at Chatfield require payment: $0.50 for the first three minutes, $0.25 for each additional minute.