Cherry Creek Lake
Denver, Colorado(View other Denver area campgrounds)
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Ownership: US Army Corps of EngineerOfficial website: recreation.gov
Posted by: MountainMan on December 15, 2005
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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On the SE fringe of Denver off I-225/Parker Road.Activities
Guidebooks
- Colorado Campgrounds: The 100 Best and All the Rest
- Moon Colorado Camping: The Complete Guide to Tent and RV Camping
- Camping Colorado
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