Rocky Mountain National Park - Colorado's Natural Treasure
Established in 1881, Grand Lake has been welcoming visitors to and from Rocky Mountain National Park since the park opened in 1915. You can spend part of your day enjoying the wilderness and then come into Grand Lake for lunch, dinner, shopping, nighttime activities and lodging.

Trail Ridge Road, which is typically open from late-May to mid-October, reaches 12,183 feet at its highest elevation. Connecting Grand Lake to Estes Park, Trail Ridge Road is one of the most scenic drives in the country. On the journey through Rocky Mountain National Park, you're apt to see views of breathtaking Colorado mountain vistas, as well as up-close glimpses of wildlife, birds, waterfalls and wildlife.

Grand Lake - a Mecca of Water Features
At the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake is the deepest natural lake in Colorado, dipping to 265 feet. Fed by high mountain runoff, the lake is clear and pristine. In the summer, you can rent a boat, bring your own or simply enjoy the gentle lapping of the waves from the sandy shore.

Grand Lake connects with Shadow Mountain Lake via a canal, and just down the road is Lake Granby, the second largest body of water in Colorado. No wonder so many water-enthusiasts make Grand Lake a part of their Colorado mountain vacation or their favorite weekend getaway!

Inside Rocky Mountain National Park, there's even more water - 150 lakes and 476 miles of creeks and streams, including the headwaters of the Colorado River. In the winter, the frozen water in and around Grand Lake becomes part of the white wonderland, adding to the beauty of this Colorado vacation oasis.

Just One Season, Yours!
For more than a century, families have been returning time and again to Grand Lake for their summer and winter vacations. Some come for the day, many for the week or month, a lucky few for a lifetime. Visit once, and you'll soon know why it's hard to leave!

Summer, fall, winter and spring.
. some like the camping, others prefer the lodging
. some like to hike, others prefer to bike
. some like snowmobiling, others prefer cross-country skiing
. some like water skiing, others prefer sailing
. some like nature walks, others prefer backpacking
. some like to shop, others prefer to browse
. some like fly fishing, others prefer float fishing
. some like to rent scooters, others prefer ATVs
. some like golf, others prefer tennis
. some like wine tastings, others prefer repertory theatre
. some like horseback riding, others prefer mountain biking
. some like wildlife viewing, others prefer bird watching
. some like pontoon boats, others prefer paddle boats
. some like a relaxing vacation, others prefer a rugged adventure
. some like sun-splashed days, others prefer snowy days
. some like snowshoeing, others prefer ice skating
. some like sledding, others prefer tubing
. some like the fireworks on 4th of July, others prefer the display on New Year's Eve
. whatever your likes and preferences, Grand Lake has something for you! Come find your season!

Visit for the Day. or Stay for a Lifetime
Grand Lake is an easy drive from Denver and the Front Range communities, including Estes Park. It's an even quicker jaunt from Winter Park Resort, Sol Vista Basin, Fraser or Granby. Plan a Grand Lake day into your next Colorado vacation, or come to Grand Lake for a romantic weekend getaway or an adrenaline-filled week.

For overnight stays, there are all types of lodging available in and around Grand Lake - some of the most unique choices in Colorado. Many of the lodging rentals include spectacular lake, river and mountain views. Cabin rentals, hotels, bed and breakfasts and motels are available year-round. There are also five campgrounds within Rocky Mountain National Park and dozens of others nearby.

If you've never been to Grand Lake, now's the perfect time, or if you've already experienced the beauty of the mountains and lakes and the charm of the people and village, you deserve to come again.

In Grand Lake, there's just one season.yours!