One of our favorite “just gotta getaway” spots, Cherry Creek State Park is located just off of I-225 and Parker Road in south Metro Denver, very close to our home base. Operated by the State of Colorado and the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers, Cherry Creek State Park is a dam and water storage facility.
We like Cherry Creek because of its proximity to the house, but also because of the beach areas and the camping loops. It a favorite place to take the grandkids for just an afternoon or for the weekend. There are approximately 150 sites at Cherry Creek, full hookups for trailers, and multiple tents and group camping spots, ranging in price from $11 to $22.50 for full hook ups. Because it is so close to the city, grocery stores and supply stops are only minutes away. Sites and camping loops are secluded, some are wooded, all are close to the water and are very quiet . . . we also find that Cherry Creek is very well kept and clean. Because of the easy access from anywhere in the Metro area, Cherry Creek is a hot spot for bicyclers, hikers, water craft and of course, fishing. Last year my son caught a 5 pound rainbow trout in the lake. Yummy!
We’ll get back to Cherry Creek at least once if not twice before the season is over. Colorado’s spectacular State Parks system, as well as our abundancy of national parks forest land, the Colorado Rockies and all our 14ers make great camping and visiting spots – year around!!!
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