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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Group and Event Space
FOR GROUPS
Picnics and Receptions
Host your next big events at one of Cherry Creek’s group picnic shelters or in the amphitheater.
The outdoor amphitheater is located in the campground and can be reserved in four-hour increments.
- Up to 100 guests
- Fees: $10 reservation fee
- $25 to $50 (price based on number attending)
Amenities:
- Bench seating
- Podium
- Firepit
This well-shaded pavilion picnic area is just a few steps away from the lake.
- Up to 250 guests
- Availability: Memorial Day to Labor Day
Amenities:
- 8 tables
- 2 double grills
- Restrooms
- Water
- Electricity
- Volleyball court (bring your own net and ball)
Located on the east side of the lake and south of the swim beach, this site is perfect for boaters and water skiers.
- Availability: Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Up to 250 guests
Amenities:
- 10 tables
- 1 double grill
- Electricity
- Restrooms
- Water
- A volleyball court (bring your own net and ball)
This cozy, sheltered picnic area is located on the west side of the lake, south of the boat ramp.
- Availability: Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Up to 100 guests
Amenities:
- 1 large grill
- Electricity
- Restrooms with flush toilets
- Swim beaches (north and south)
- Swim beaches (north and south)
- First aid building nearby
Reserve online at cpwshop.com or by calling 1-800-244-5613.
Unique Activities
There’s more to Cherry Creek than traditional park activities. Hard-to-find and unique activities like model airplane flying, horseback riding and a family shooting range are available, too. Check out the park activities page for more information.
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace in Colorado state parks.
- Plan ahead and prepare
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Nearby Trail Access and Lake Views
Enjoy a diversity of trailheads and lake views at Cherry Creek State Park.
- Cherry Creek Trail, Dam Trail and many more
- Take a stroll
- Walk the dog
- Ride a bike
- Ride your horse
- Paddle the canoe
- Cast your fishing rod
- Watch birds and wildlife
- Fly your model airplane