Chatfield State Park, Colorado

Fancy a bit of wet and wild fun? Oh, come on...we’re talking about Denver’s lovely Chatfield State Park! Chatfield Reservoir gets jam-packed during the sultry summer months, keeping everyone from water skiers to anglers afloat. Speaking of floating, you can stuff your face at the park’s floating restaurant after a long day of fun outside. If you’d rather stay the night (and you totally should) you have four campsites to choose from, and they’re all within walking distance of the lake. It’s not just about the water, though. Chatfield also has some wonderful trails to explore. Soak in the views of the reservoir, the nearby rolling hills, and revel over one of the best parts about this place: It’s just a stone’s throw away from Denver!