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Cherry Creek State Park
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Cherry Creek State Park © Bob schenkenberger / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Wildlife in Cherry Creek State Park
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Cherry Creek Lake as seen from Cherry Creek State Park, about 10 miles southeast of Denver, Colorado. Photo taken April 9, 2006.
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Coyote at the Cherry Creek State Park in Denver
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CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK
CHERRY CREEK STATE PARK
4201 South Parker Road
Aurora, Colorado   80014
(lat:39.6287 lon:-104.8418) map location

Phone: 303-690-1166
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 a 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.
History of the Area
Established in 1959, the park is located southeast of Denver. It was created from land acquired via a lease agreement with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers.

The area's history dates back to Native American tribes such as Arapaho and Cheyenne who used it for hunting grounds. Later on, European settlers arrived during Colorado's gold rush era in mid-19th century.

In its early years after establishment, recreational facilities were developed including campgrounds and picnic areas. The reservoir at its center opened for public use by 1975 providing opportunities for water-based activities like boating or fishing.

Over time more amenities have been added: an outdoor shooting range (1970), model airplane field (1986) and dog off-leash area(1996). Today it remains popular among locals & tourists alike offering diverse recreation options year-round.

Passes
All Colorado State Parks have entrance fees. All vehicles are required to have an entrance pass and some parks have walk-in fees. Visit the Colorado Park Entrance Pass web page.
Camping
Summer camping April 1 - October 31 - Summer weekends fill fast, with off-peak times providing quieter experiences.

Winter camping November 1st - March 31st Abilene Loop is the ONLY loop available in the winter. Abilene Loop campsites are reservation only.

Dump Station is closed for the winter, but will reopen April 1.

Group sites are most popular on summer weekends and advance reservations are required by calling the Camper Registration Office at 303-693-3957.

The group campsites offer electric only hook-ups.

Water and sewer is available at the dump station near the entrance to the campground. The dump station offers potable and non-potable water.


Location
Cherry Creek State Park is located near Arvada, Aurora and Castle Rock
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Picnicking
Public picnic tables around the lake on a first come - first serve basis. Group sites must be reserved in advanced.
Horse Area
The 12 Mile Stables at Cherry Creek are now open. The stables offer horse rentals, hay rides, day camps, riding lessons, and horse boarding.
Trails
Hikers walk through grasslands, cottonwood trees and marshes along the trails. Wildlife watchers can admire the mule deer and great horned owls year-round.

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Directions
Directions from Denver, Colorado:

- Start on I-25 S.
- Take exit 200 for I225 N towards Limon/I70.
- Continue onto CO83 S/S Parker Rd.

From Boulder, Colorado:

- Get on US36 E/Denver-Boulder Turnpike.
- Follow to Cherryvale Road in Superior.
- Take the McCaslin Blvd South Exit and continue until reaching State Highway 30/CO83S/Parker road.

From Fort Collins, Colorado:

- Begin by getting onto i25-S
- Use right two lanes to take exit 194 toward Limon
- Merge with E470 tollway (toll route)

To reach park entrance:

From either direction:

- Drive southbound along CO83S/S Parker Road till you see signs indicating "Cherry Creek State Park".
- Make a left turn into Lehigh Ave at the traffic light after passing under bridge of Dayton St overpass.
- Proceed straight through four-way stop sign intersection; follow this street as it curves around leading directly into state park's west side main gate entry point.

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