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4worldlovers: Paddle boards, kayaks, bo​​​ats, and jet skis are allowed to include during the boating season, which starts April 1.

Please bring your own hand sanitizer. There may be no running water available.

Cherry Creek Reservoir is CLOSED to all boating/watercraft including paddleboards, kayaks and canoes.

To reserve camping, visit CPWShop.com or call 1-800-244-5613 (open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

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 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.

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

4worldlovers: 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 ​​cam​​psites are reservation only​.

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

See the Campground​ Brochure and map to view site locations and pricing information.​​

​Quiet hours are observed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. ​Please see Campground Rules for additional information.

It’s illegal to dump waste, sewage, including dishwater, onto the ground or in the water. Please use the dump station located by the campground entrance if necessary.

Firewood can be purchased at the campground. Please help us protect our natural resources; do not gather wood for your fires.

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

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

The outdoor Amphitheater is located in the campground and offers bench seating, a podium and a fire pit. It will accommodate groups up to 100 people.

Reservations can be made by calling the Camper Registration Office at 303-693-3957.

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