Cherry Creek State Park
State Park in Aurora, CO
Hours:
Campground Office: Monday through Sunday: Daily, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Dog Off-leash Daily Pass: $3
Daily Water Basin Authority: $1
Annual Water Basin Authority: $3
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
4201 South Parker Road
Aurora, CO 80014
United States
Cherry Creek State Park
State Park in Aurora, CO
Hours:
Campground Office: Monday through Sunday: Daily, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Dog Off-leash Daily Pass: $3
Daily Water Basin Authority: $1
Annual Water Basin Authority: $3
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
4201 South Parker Road
Aurora, CO 80014
United States
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Arapahoe County: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions -
Fire restrictions are currently in place with no open burning, no fireworks and no charcoal grills within the park. Propane grills and propane firepits are allowed. Read more.
Campers sitting by a campfire
Camping and Lodging
Stay at Cherry Creek State Park
Located in the Denver metro area and open year-round, Cherry Creek State Park offers visitors a unique chance to enjoy the surrounding prairie with a camping getaway.
At This Park
At This Park
Campgrounds
What’s available at Cherry Creek
Full hook-up and tent campsites are available year-round. For group gatherings, an outdoor amphitheater is located in the campground and offers bench seating, a podium and a fire pit. The campground offers shower and laundry facilities, a dump station and firewood for purchase. ADA-accessible campsites are available.
Campsites
Pack Your Tent
Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway from the city or a scenic spot to spend a night or longer, Cherry Creek offers something for every camper.
Basic tent and full hook-up campsites are available year-round, and group sites are also available.
Sitting at a picnic table in the campgrounds
Reserve a Campsite
135 Campsites
A reservation is required to camp at Cherry Creek, and it’s easy to make one. Reservations can be made online through CPW’s camping reservation system at cpwshop.com or by phone at 1-800-244-5613. Reservations cannot be made at the park.
Know Before You Go
Whether you’re camping in a tent or RV, Cherry Creek’s modern campsites offer amenities to make your stay more comfortable. Amenities include:
- ADA-accessible campsites
- Level parking areas
- Group campground
- Picnic tables
- Benches
- Firewood available
- Power connection
- Camper services building with coin-operated showers and laundry facilities
When you camp at Cherry Creek, check-in time is 1 p.m. on the day of arrival and check-out time is 12 p.m. (noon) on the day of departure. Camping permits need to be renewed by noon or the site vacated. A self-service kiosk is available if the campground office is closed. Camping is limited to 14 days in any 45-day period.
A maximum of six people, two camping units (but only one RV or camper per site) and two vehicles are allowed per site. A camping unit is defined as a tent, camper, RV, etc. Campsites designated with “HD” are reserved for campers with disabilities. Disabled person placard or plates must be visible.
Cherry Creek State Park is pet friendly. Leashed pets are allowed at campsites. All pets must be under control and on a maximum six-foot leash at all times, and not attached to any park signs, trees, shrubs or hydrants. Pets may not be left unattended, and pet owners must promptly clean up after their pets.
Winter camping (November 1–March 31) is available in the Abilene Loop only, and a reservation is required. The dump station is closed for the winter and reopens April 1. Showers and laundry facilities may be closed seasonally.
Winter amenities
- Flush toilets
- Camper Services Building
Fees
Pass |
Description |
Duration |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Campsite |
Single campsite (max 6 occupants) |
1 Night |
$28 -$41 |
|
Park Pass |
Multiple park passes available at this park |
1 Day - 1 year |
$11 - $73 |