Cherry Creek

About the Park

Cherry Creek State Park is a 4,200-acre recreation haven in the Denver metro area for boaters, anglers, campers, bicyclists, equestrians, swimmers, hikers and picnickers alike. Anchored around an 880 surface-acre reservoir, the park offers a natural prairie landscape of gentle, rolling hills and complete outdoor recreation amenities, including camping, picnicking and facilities for group events.

• 4,227 acres of outdoor recreation space
• 133 campsites for tent and RV camping
• 1 model airplane runway for RC aircraft enthusiasts
• 35 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding
• Expect longer waits due to the popularity of the park.
• All fees apply.
• Fishing is allowed, with a license.
• Paddle boards, kayaks, boats, and jet skis are allowed during the boating season, which starts April 1.
• The small individual dispersed grills throughout the park are available.
  • Park passes are required.
  • Please bring your own hand sanitizer. There may be no running water available.

Camping Reservations

Camping reservations cannot be made at the park.

To reserve camping, visit CPWShop.com or call (800) 244-5613 (open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

(Updated: 5/28/2025 12:00 PM)

Please use cpwshop.com to purchase annual passes, dog off-leash passes, fishing licenses, watercraft registrations, or the park’s self-service stations to purchase passes for day use.

Welcome to Denver’s natural and spacious backyard playground. There’s so much to see and enjoy. Summers are busy and action-packed while off-peak times are quiet and laid back. Anchored around an 880 surface acre reservoir, the park offers a natural prairie environment of gentle, rolling hills and complete outdoor recreation facilities, including camping, picnicking, and facilities for group events.

Current Water Information

See the Cherry Creek Water temperature conditions application for up-to-the-minute water information.

Water Elevation Levels of Cherry Creek Reservoir

For live reservoir/water elevation levels, please visit the Department of Water Resources website.

New ANS Stamp Required

Read about the ANS stamp requirements for motorboats and sailboats on our water activities page.

Park Passes Available Online

Save time and purchase your annual park pass online ahead of your visit.

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 Seven Principles

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

More info: see the Leave No Trace website.