Dog-friendly hike near Littleton · Chatfield Dog Off-Leash Area lots off the park road south of the Plum Creek entrance, 11500 N Roxborough Park Rd, Littleton
Illustration of the region, not this trail.
Dogs must be kept leashed and under control everywhere in the park except the Dog Off-Leash Area, which requires a $3 daily or $25 annual Dog Off-Leash pass covering one handler and up to three dogs.
Source: Colorado Parks & Wildlife · checked 2026-10-24. Rules change; confirm before you go.
Chatfield's off-leash area is the south metro's answer to Cherry Creek: roughly 2.3 miles of trail looping through cottonwoods, gravel ponds and a braided stretch of the South Platte where dogs can swim. It is unfenced on the water side and shared with anglers and dog trainers, so recall matters. CPW requires the off-leash pass in addition to park entry and keeps the leash rule everywhere else in the park, including the campground and the 11.5-mile perimeter trail. Mud is epic in spring; bring towels. For a leashed alternative, the paved Chatfield Dam Trail gives a 2.25-mile overlook walk.
5950 S Platte Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80123
Friendly dogs are welcome inside the main taproom and on the front patio; the grassy backyard biergarten is a no-dog zone, and persistently barking dogs may be asked to step outside.
5180 S Lowell Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123
Well-behaved pups are welcome in the taproom on leash, kept out of walkways and off the furniture and lounge area.
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