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Chatfield Reservoir (Chatfield State Park)

📍 Littleton
Nearest Town
$11/vehicle daily pass
Entry Fee
💧 Warm reservoir water
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Summer
Best Season
⚠️ Safety Notice — Read Before Visiting
A documented fatality occurred here when a young man went underwater and did not resurface, later recovered by search-and-rescue. This is a large, open reservoir, not a shallow pool — treat with the same open-water caution as any other big lake, including buddy-system and flotation-device guidance.
🏖️ Lake / Reservoir 🟢 Easy $11/vehicle daily pass ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Chatfield Reservoir (Chatfield State Park)

A 1,500-acre reservoir just south of Denver popular for swimming, boating, and birdwatching (200+ species recorded) — note a fatality was documented here in a past summer when a young man went under and did not resurface, a reminder this is open water, not a pool.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$11/vehicle daily pass
Water Temperature
💧 Warm reservoir water
Best Season
📅 Summer
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Large reservoir with swim beach
Managed By
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (Chatfield SP)
County
Douglas / Jefferson County, Colorado
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
11500 N Roxborough Park Rd, Littleton, CO 80125

Access Notes:
Easy, developed sandy beach access

GPS Coordinates
39.5447, -105.0689
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✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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    Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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    Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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    Bring cash or card for entry: $11/vehicle daily pass
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    Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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    Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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    Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace
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