Grand Lake - North Central Colorado

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Grand Lake, Colorado, Colorado Vacation Directory

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Grand Lake is Known for Meandering Moose

These mountain towns, at the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, sit on great fishing lakes with beautiful, unspoiled views. Anglers will find rainbow, brook, mackinaw and cutthroat trout in abundance and large Kokanee salmon as well. From Granby, Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Reservoir and Willow Creek Reservoir are all close at hand.

Grand Lake is a Snowmobilers Playground

Mountain Bike the trails at Granby Ranch

Resting on the shores of the largest natural lake in Colorado, Grand Lake is an alpine village with board sidewalks, log-front stores and the modern amenities of dining and shopping. At 8,369', this rustic town is enveloped by peaks, especially the impressive, bald Mt. Craig. Grand Lake has access to two reservoirs, two national forests, the national park and the Never Summer Wilderness Area which is accessible only by hiking trails. You can horseback ride, boat, hike, golf and river raft in this beautiful area. When the snow starts, Grand Lake and Granby become a winter playground, with groomed trails for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and close by slopes for downhill skiing. Ute, Arapaho and Cheyenne tribes used to hunt and fish in this Middle Park area and when you visit you'll see why this was land worth fighting over.

Grand Lake is near: Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Walden (North Park) & Winter Park

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Granby is no longer Colorado's best kept secrets! Most of the Grand County's attractions are within 20 miles, you'll be perfectly based for world-class: golfing, Gold Medal fishing, nordic skiing, and biking.

Grand Lake Chamber of Commerce link to Colorado vacation

A charming village, an endless range of mountains, and Colorado's largest natural lake. Grand Lake is a mountain retreat popular for its sunny days, low-key tempo, family-owned shops and fine restaurants.

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Colorado Cabin Adventures - Comfortably Rustic link to Colorado vacation

Grand Lake, 3 Miles. Beautifully restored comfortable rustic cabins on Colorado River. Our concierge plans adventures year round. Walk to Shadow Mountain Lake, Arapaho National Forest. Pets welcome!

Columbine Cabins - Pet Friendly link to Colorado vacation

Cozy mountain cabins with kitchens are open all year at the west-end of Grand Lake. Columbine is pet friendly! Outdoor Hot tub. Family picnic areas with BBQ grills. Walk the Western Boardwalk to the Lake.

Elk Creek Campground link to Colorado vacation

Along Elk Creek: camper cabins (electricity, carpet), tipi for rent, kid's trout pond, tent area, big RV sites. Pets Welcome! A FAMILY CAMPGROUND near Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park. WI-FI.

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Grand Adventures Snowmobiling - A Winter Outdoor Activity Center link to Colorado vacation

Winter Park, Grand Lake, Fraser Valley -- Snowmobiling Adventures the ONLY Tour to the Continental Divide in Grand County, Colorado. Outdoor Activity Center: snowmobile guided tours or unguided rentals.

Grand Escape Cottages link to Colorado vacation

Open all year -- A stone's throw from the lake! 12 cottages in historic Grand Lake Village, at the end of the Boardwalk. Escape to the mountains. Snowmobile from your door. Walk to fishing and a swim beach.

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High Country Trails: Horseback Riding, Hunting, Fishing Trips link to Colorado vacation

Start your cowboy adventure in the Granby's High Country rather than in town. Western Riding trails: Horseback and family wagon rides. Overnight hunting trips. Fishing excursions from one to four days.

On The Trail Rentals: ATVs, UTVs & Snowmobiles link to Colorado vacation

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RENT at the trailhead near Grand Lake and National Park! Unguided and guided snowmobiling on 130 miles of groomed trails. In summer the trails are great ATV and UTV Trails. Start your adventure here!

Rocky Mountain Adventures: Rafting, Kayaking, Fishing, ATVing Tours link to Colorado vacation

WILDERNESS ADVENTURES: trout fishing, whitewater rafting, kayaking on the Upper Colorado River, Clear Creek, Cache la Poudre River. Side-By-Side ATV Tour in the Rocky Mountains. HQ Fort Collins.

Snow Mountain Ranch® - YMCA of the Rockies link to Colorado vacation

Affordable year-round mountain lodging. The YMCA offers family ranch meals and activities. PLAY IN OUR ROCKIES: hike, horseback ride, bike, fish, swim, mini-golf, snowshoe, sled, tube, ice skate, ski.

Sun Valley Ranch and Sun Valley Lake link to Colorado vacation

Stay in vacation cabins on Sun Valley Lake a SUMMER and WINTER WONDERLAND: Snowmobile, XC Ski, snowshoe, hike, and fish from your front door. Modern kitchens, woodstoves, satellite TV, BBQ grills.

Winding River Resort Village email this Colorado cabin

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160 acres near Grand Lake, our Resort Village borders Rocky Mountain National Park and Arapaho National Forest along a winding river. Cabins, camp sites, lodge room. WI-FI! Vacation with your horse.