Cherry Creek State Recreation Area – Aurora, Colorado
There are some parks that offer more than others and Cherry Creek is one of them. Not only can you enjoy camping, nature walks and hiking but you can watch (or participate with) model airplane flying, horseback riding and a family shooting range.
There are 12 miles of paved trails and a total of 35 miles of multi-use trails for biking. The multi-use trails are also used by hikers and horseback riders so bikers make sure you yield to them.
The eco-system in the park attracts raptor species such as the bald eagle, red-tailed hawk, northern harrier and ferruginous hawk along with other waterfowl and shorebirds for those that enjoy birding.
The lake at the park is open for boating. They insist you stay at least 60 feet away from the front of the Tower structure. There are boat launches on both the east and west sides of the reservoir. The marina offers full concessions including boating lessons and bait.
There are 125 campsites at the park for your enjoyment. There are full hook-up sites reservable in Abilene Loop and basic ten sites reservable in Cottonwood Grove Loop.
When snow hits the area you can go cross-country skiing which is a fabulous way to see nature in the quiet pristine winter wonderland.
The model airplane flying is located on the west side of the park, the airfield provides asphalt runways and frequency posts.
Other winter activities at the park are sledding, snowshoeing, and snowtubing.
Fees at Cherry Creek
Park Pass required on all vehicles.
Self Service Pass: Year-round at all entrances when no gate attendant on duty for Daily Park Pass only. Please always come prepared with exact change or check. Price same as Daily Parks Pass.
Daily Parks Pass: $8 May 1st – September 30th
$7 October 1st – April 30th
Self Service and Daily Park Pass fees include the Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority fee of $1.00.
Yearly Parks Pass: $63 (including $3.00 Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority decal). New for 2008, this pass is valid for 12 months from purchase date.
Basic campsite: $14 per night. All vehicles are required to have valid Colorado State Park passes while at the campground. See Daily and Annual Parks Passes information.
Deluxe (full hook-up) campsite: $22 per night for full hook up sites in Abilene Loop. Winter rate $18 per night effective November 1st in Coyote Loop (no individual water due to freezing conditions). All vehicles are required to have valid Colorado State Park passes while at the campground.
Directions: One mile south of I-225 on Parker Road at Lehigh, adjacent to south Denver. Located at 4201 S. Parker Road, Aurora, CO 80014
Park Office
4201 South Parker Road
Aurora, CO 80014
Office Hours
9 – 5:00 PM, M-F, Closed Holidays
Park Hours
5:00 AM – 10:00 PM Daily
Phone 303-690-1166
cherry.creek.park@state.co.us
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