Overview

• Rangers said the park is closed nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., effective immediately, with entry allowed only for visitors who can show camping reservations.
• People already inside the park before 10 p.m. will not be asked to leave, according to the park’s social media responses.
• Night fishing is prohibited under the new hours, though park officials indicated they may consider adjustments in the coming weeks.
• Park leaders cited a rise in unlawful activity, including vandalism and late-night parties by non-campers, as the reason for the restriction.
• Visitors were directed to report criminal activity to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 303-795-4711 and to email concerns to DNR_Cherrycreek.park@state.co.us, with a policy re-evaluation expected after a few weeks.