🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟢 Easy $11/vehicle daily pass
🌊 About Cherry Creek Reservoir (Cherry Creek State Park)
A convenient, calm-water reservoir swim beach within the Denver metro area itself — one of the most accessible options without leaving the city.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$11/vehicle daily pass
Water Temperature
💧 Warm reservoir water
Water Type
Reservoir with large swim beach
Managed By
Colorado Parks & Wildlife (Cherry Creek SP)
County
Arapahoe County, Colorado
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
4201 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014
Access Notes:
Easy, developed beach access, close to metro Denver
✅ 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: $11/vehicle daily pass
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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