Colorado Parks and Wildlife (2024)

12 miles of paved trails, 35 total miles of multi-use trails. Please use proper trail etiquette:bikers yield to hikers, all yield to horses.

The uniqueecosystem in the park attracts various raptor species including bald eagle, red-tailed hawk​​, northern harrier and ferruginous hawk.

The wetlands area on the south end of the reservoir provides many opportunities to view songbirds, as well as waterfowl and shorebirds.

​Please remember to give plenty of space to any nesting activity ​that you observe, and come stop by the office to check in onour wildlife observation log!

Limited winter camping: November 1 - March 31.​

During this time period only Abilene Loop and Coyote Loop​will be open and the Dump station will be closed.

All Campground opportunities available: April 1 - October 31

Reservations can be made 6 months in advance for any reservable sites.​

​Cherry Creek Campground has 135 newly renovated sites. Full hook-up sites and basic tent sites reservable by calling1-800-244-5613. Open year-round.Reserve Now.​

Permitted on our trails with appropriate snow conditions.

​​Dogs are welcome in thecampgroundsand on sometrails at Cherry Creek.

Please clean up after them and keep them on a six-foot or shorter leash except in our designated off-leash area.

NOTE:Dogs are not allowed within the wetlands of the park.

Call 303-690-1166 X6571for program dates and inf​​​​ormation or to schedule programs.

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​Popular with local fishermen for close-to-home quality fishing from shore or boat. Always stay at least 60 feet away from the front of the Tower structure. Ice​​​ fishing is allowedwhen conditions permit. See theConditionspagefor current information.

Find more information, seeColorado Parks and Wildlife's main Fishing page.

There are three Group Campsites in the Campground. Call Reserve America at 1-800-244-5613, or onlinefor reservations. See details under Group Facilities​.

12 miles of multi-use trails. Easy rolling terrain. For more information, visit the Trails page​.

The 12 Mile Stables at Cherry Creek arenow open. The stables offerhorse rentals, hay rides, day camps, riding lessons, and horse boarding. Please call 1-888-61-HORSES or visit http://horser​entalsdenver.com.

​Located on the west side of the park, the Model Airplane Field (also known as "Suhaka Field"), has two paved runways (NS 400 feet long, EW 275 feet long), paved taxiways and a pit area, as well as a separate flying field dedicated to rotorcraft. The elevation at Suhaka field is 5,700 feet.

AboutSuhaka Field

Both electric and gas/glow aircraft are flown at Suhaka Field. Beginners are always welcome, and instructor pilots are available for flight training at no additional charge.

Suhaka Field is operated by the Denver R/C Eagles Flying Club, a group of about 115 members.

​You do not need to be a member of the Club to fly at the facility, however you do need to follow all the club rules, including the requirementthat all pilots display a current Academy of Model Aeronautics membership.

Club activities cover nearly every phase of R/C aircraft building and flying, and include access to special club events. Club members have diverse interests in scale war birds, aerobatics, helicopters, quad copters, and ducted fan jets.​

For more information, please visitthe Denver R/C Eagles Flying Clubwebsite​.

​For information on paddle board rentals, see the Pelican Bay at Cherry Creek Marina website.​

Public picnic tables around the lake on a first come - first serve basis. Group sites must be reserved in advanced. See Group Picnic Areas​for details.

The Cherry Creek Reservoir is one of Community Sailing of Colorado's (CSC) flagship locationswhere we teach a variety of sailing programs such as youth summer camps, adult classes, adaptive sailing, free outreach events, and even coach a junior race team.

(303) 757-7718​

Sledding is allowed if conditions permit. There must be sufficient snow cover to prevent resource damage. There is no designated sledding area.

Permitted on our trails with appropriate snow conditions.

Tubing is allowed when conditions permit.

Poles are installed. Bring your own net and ball.

Ski counter-clockwise north of the Ski Line (when lake is open to boating). For more information, visit the Water Activities page.

Reservations may be made at full hook up and basic sites year-round by calling 1-800-244-5613, or visitReserve Now​