Chatfield State Park Map
The official Chatfield State Park map is in Colorado Parks and Wildlife's park brochure, a free PDF linked from the CPW park page, and CPW publishes a separate map of the fenced Dog Off-Leash Area. In short, the park wraps around Chatfield Reservoir: the dog area is at the north end, the North boat ramps on the northwest shore and the South ramp on the southeast shore. The horse trailhead is on the west side near the Deer Creek entrance, and the wildest country is on the south side along Plum Creek and the South Platte. More than 26 miles of trails connect it all.
Map Essentials
Where to Get the Official Maps
- Park brochure and map: on the CPW Chatfield State Park page, choose "Park Brochure." It opens a PDF with the park map, facilities and rules.
- Dog Off-Leash Area map: on CPW's Activities & Trails page for Chatfield, under Dog Off-leash Area, choose "Dog Off-leash Map."
- Trails on your phone: CPW's "Find a Trail" link opens Chatfield in the Colorado Trail Explorer (trails.colorado.gov).
- Fishing map: CPW's Fishing Atlas shows the species and access at this water (Fishing).
This site doesn't copy CPW's map image; use the official PDF, which CPW keeps current.
The Park, Area by Area
- North end: the 69-acre fenced Dog Off-Leash Area, with two ponds and its own two lots.
- Northwest shore: the North boat ramps, eight lanes (Boating).
- West side: horse trailer parking, corrals and trailhead south of the Deer Creek entrance; the Montgolfier Balloon Port near the Deer Creek entrance.
- The dam: the paved Chatfield Dam Trail from the Dam Overlook lot, with a Watchable Wildlife kiosk on top.
- East side: the park office, toward the middle of the reservoir between the Heronry Picnic Area and the campground; the marina and the accessible fishing pier.
- South of the campground: the Model Airplane Field.
- Southeast shore: the South boat ramp.
- South side: the less developed natural area along Plum Creek and the South Platte, with the heron nesting trees south of the reservoir.
Trails You'll See on the Map
- Chatfield Dam Trail: 2.7 miles, paved, ADA accessible.
- Chatfield Internal Trails Network: 26 miles for hiking, biking and skating.
- Chatfield Equestrian Loop: 3.2 miles, from the Chatfield Stables lot (Horseback Riding).
For what each trail is like, see Hiking & Biking.
Map Tips
- Download the brochure PDF before you go if you're not sure of your signal in the park.
- Program one of the two entrance addresses, not the park's name, into your car's navigation (Entrances & Directions).
- CPW posts trail conditions and closures on the Activities & Trails page; as of October 2026 CPW reports tree-removal closures around the reservoir.
Chatfield State Park Map FAQ
Where can I get a map of Chatfield State Park?
Colorado Parks and Wildlife's free park brochure PDF has the map; open it from the "Park Brochure" link on the CPW Chatfield State Park page. A separate CPW PDF maps the Dog Off-Leash Area.
Where is the dog park on the Chatfield map?
The fenced 69-acre Dog Off-Leash Area is at the north end of the park, with two parking lots of its own.
Where are the boat ramps at Chatfield?
The North boat ramps are on the northwest side of the reservoir; the South boat ramp is on the southeast side.
How many miles of trails does the Chatfield map show?
More than 26 miles of trails, including the 2.7-mile paved Chatfield Dam Trail and the 3.2-mile Chatfield Equestrian Loop.
Facts checked against the CPW page for Chatfield State Park on October 24, 2026.