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Description

Cherry Creek Dam, located at the southeast edge of Denver in Aurora, CO, was the first of the three dams to be built to protect the Denver region from catastrophic South Platte River floodwaters that plagued the area for more than 100 years. Recreational opportunities include camping, fishing, picnicking, an archery/rifle range, a horse stable, nature and bike trails, model airplane airstrip, dog training areas, a marina, and a swimming area. The park is open year-round.This area is managed by the State of Colorado. (Visit their web site at http://www.dnr.state.co.us, (or use Cherry Creek web site link from this page) Colorado State Parks, Department of Natural Resources, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203 (303)866-3437.)

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Activities

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Guidebooks

• Camping Colorado
• U.S. National Forest Campground Guide: Rocky Mountain Region: Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming
• Colorado Campgrounds: The 100 Best and All the Rest

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Reservation info

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Outdoor activities nearby

• Hiking @ Red Rocks/ Dakota Ridge (6+ miles away)
• Hiking @ Green Mountain (6+ miles away)
• Hiking @ Cherry Creek Trail (6+ miles away)
• Hiking @ Indian Creek Loop (6+ miles away)
• Hiking @ Cherry Creek (6+ miles away)

+ distances are approximate and based on US zip code

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Photos from Cherry Creek Lake

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