The area around Chatfield State Park has been inhabited for a long time. Today, the park draws many visitors year-round looking for water recreation and outdoor adventures of all kinds. Float your boat in the lake, water ski, bicycle or hike on a trail with scenic views of the neighboring foothills and the Platte River valley, camp, ride a horse and even fly a model airplane. Campers have their choice of 197 campsites all with electrical hookups, and many with full hookups (water, sewer and electric), in four campgrounds. In addition to the single-family campsites, there are 10 reservable group camping sites available.