Cherry Creek State Park

Colorado State Park

Entrance fee$10–$15 / vehicle
Elevation5,500 ft
CampingYes
RV hookupsFull

Cherry Creek State Park entrance fee

$10–$15 per vehicle — Daily Vehicle Pass: $10-$15; Dog Off-leash Daily Pass: $3; Daily Water Basin Authority: $1; Annual Water Basin Authority: $3

Cherry Creek State Park hours

Visitor Center/Campground Office: Daily, May 1 to July 31, 8a.m. - 8p.m.; Aug 1 to Sept 11, 8a.m. - 7p.m.

Hours as published by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Cherry Creek State Park

An 880-acre reservoir at the center of 4,227 acres of rolling prairie inside the Denver metro, with a swim beach, marina and 133 modern campsites. Thirty-five miles of trail, a family shooting range and a dog off-leash area round it out.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian
  • 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
  • ⚡ Electric & Water

Camping options

  • Accessible Campsite
  • Camper and RV Camping
  • Tent Camping
  • Group Camping
  • Winter Camping

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

  • Amphitheater — $50 plus $10 reservation fee

Contact

Phone303-690-1166

Address4201 South Parker Road, Aurora, CO 80014

Upcoming events at Cherry Creek State Park

Event details and registration are on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife calendar.

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