Reviews
My family and I had a great time at the park. The staff was very nice and helpful. We got a snack from the snack bar and the kids had a great time. There are a few suggestions and a couple things to note. The bathrooms aren't always open. When we got there we noticed the men and women's bathroom were locked. This caused a line to form and a few small delays. The view is beautiful especially the mountains! However, other than that it is a very simple park. There is limited shade and the trails were either overgrown or too short. I think this is a nice stop to bring your kids and your family for a nice quick dip in the water. There are plenty of activities for the lakes for sure. This is a great place to cool off!
This park has a lot to offer!! Open spaces, swim beach, picnic areas, fishing and other water sports just to name a few. Also has paved walking paths that pretty much circle the whole reservoir. It's approximately 13 miles around. Also has access to other trails not associated with the park.
I camped here for the 1st time with my son's 6th grade class. Wow was I impressed! It was definitely "city camping" but the trails were great, paddle boarding was a blast and a must do! The park ranger was super friendly and very knowledgeable. Restrooms: The restrooms were clean and convenient!
Very beautiful state park. You are able to stay 2 weeks in a 28 day period. We stayed twice for two weeks each. Both sites were very nice. We enjoyed the nice bike trails around the entire reservoir. There are plenty of places around the park to picnic. There are several beaches. We saw deer regularly. We did hear howling at night. One night we suspect a mountain lion got on top of the camper, we heard it jump up there and walk around, and the next morning we found a bloody mess on the roof. We did not see any during the day and there were no actual problems with wildlife during our stays. I would just recommend being safe by keeping clean and food contained. All and all we had beautiful experiences here. The view of mountains in the background is amazing. There are plenty of places to shop and eat fairly close to the park.
Its a great place to be especially you own boats,jet boats. State park which is almost in the city and everything near by.... Its a good place for picnics as they have both small and group shelters....which you can reserve. Small beach area for kids to play in the water n sand....n separate area for paddling....and best thing is they have Camping n RV sites which you can book 6 months in advance....n good for beginners.... Love this place and going all the time during summer
Beautiful !!! The mountains and the lake were gorgeous!! The Host was so friendly too! Loved Loved all the trails to walk and the Trailer parking was spaced out very well !! I didn't get to fish, but looked great!! Many attractions nearby also.
All the years I've lived in Denver and Chatfield has been 10 minutes from my house.. I never knew how much fun the camping there would be. What I love about it is you get that camping feel but you're still so close to the city. Very clean campsites super friendly staff. Lots of trails to walk on lots of water to play in. Just a super fun time. Definitely be coming back.
This place is gorgeous to bring your horses trail riding! We were in awe because every where we turned was a picturesque backdrop! We saw big horn sheep, black squirrels, deer, and a rattlesnake on our adventure. The trail is pretty flat and easy for the horses. We rode 12 miles and could have gone further. There are areas of the creek you are able to access if your horse is thirsty. You will pass many cyclists so make sure your horses aren’t scared of bikes! Easy to trailer too! Easy trail to follow. It does not loop so it’s an up and back. Take a lot of water in your saddle bags. It can get hot. Beware of rattlesnakes!!! We were close to accidentally stepping on one with our horses near the creek. See photo of the rattlesnake.
Really big state park, with lots of outdoor activities. We were in A-loop site 18. It has a slope from front to back, but provides some shade in the morning and early afternoon. The sites are very far apart. The campground is not especially pretty, with little shade and minimal views. Because of that, my main objection is the price. You can buy food at the small cafe at the Marina as well as rent a boat. There are also stables where you can rent a horse. They charge not only for the site, but $10 a day for your car for a total of $51.00. We camped at Chatfield State Park in a Motorhome.
Great dog area where no leashes are required and good water to retrieve. Excellent for hot days when the dog is cooking. Usually pretty busy but there is plenty of room and lots of fun dogs to meet and play with.
