Cherry Creek Reservoir in Colorado

Exploring Cherry Creek Reservoir in Aurora

Aurora, Colorado

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Swim beachReservoir swimmingBathhouseFamily friendly

Difficulty

Easy

Best Season

Memorial Day - Labor Day

Depth

Managed swim area depth varies

Entry Fee

Colorado State Parks daily vehicle pass is $10 plus daily water basin authority fee.

Parking

Enter Cherry Creek State Park and follow signs to the swim beach building/lot.

Last Verified

2026-04-08

Cherry Creek Reservoir Guide: Can You Swim Here?

Are you wondering about swimming at Cherry Creek Reservoir? Large metro-area reservoir inside Cherry Creek State Park with an official sandy swim beach, roped swim area, and bathhouse. Water-quality closures can happen seasonally.

How to Visit Cherry Creek Reservoir

Planning a trip? Here are some essential tips for how to visit Cherry Creek Reservoir. The exact coordinates are 39.6398388, -104.8549646. Make sure you enter these into your GPS to find the most accurate trailhead or access point. Look out for parking signage, as enter cherry creek state park and follow signs to the swim beach building/lot..

Safety Tips & Local Warnings

While exploring the Cherry Creek Reservoir guide, safety should always be your top priority. Natural swimming holes face rapidly changing water conditions. Entry fees are currently listed as: Colorado State Parks daily vehicle pass is $10 plus daily water basin authority fee.. Be mindful of your surroundings and any posted warnings when visiting.

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