🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟢 Easy $10-15/vehicle depending on day
🌊 About Aurora Reservoir
One of Aurora's largest park and open-space sites, with a sandy beach for swimming/sunbathing and an on-site education center about the reservoir's role in Denver's water supply.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$10-15/vehicle depending on day
Water Temperature
💧 Warm reservoir water
Water Type
Reservoir with sandy beach
Managed By
City of Aurora
County
Arapahoe County, Colorado
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
5800 S Powhaton Rd, Aurora, CO 80016
Access Notes:
Easy, developed beach access; over 800 acres of water
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $10-15/vehicle depending on day
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace