Grand Lake: A Quiet Escape in the Rocky Mountain National Park’s Western Gateway
Sitting at an 8,369-feet elevation, Grand Lake, CO is home to just about 500 residents. The statutory town is located in Grand County and once held its county seat from 1882 to 1888. Apart from the historic boardwalk thriving in more than 60 shops, galleries, and food services, Grand Lake, Colorado also boasts of the quiet summer homes and hotels lining the shores of the biggest natural lake in the state.
Best Time to Visit
Because of the town’s elevation, it is categorized into the subalpine climate with cold weather for half of the year. July and August are the city’s most active months. Their Festival of Arts and Crafts run from the second week of July up to the first week of August. On top of that, the town also celebrates the Annual Buffalo BBQ Weekend in July and the Grand Lake Spirit of Lake Regatta in August. If you want to explore Grand Lake, Colorado without the crowds, try booking your Grand Lake, CO hotels in October when there are fewer visitors around.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Catch a show at the iconic Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater or enjoy a friendly game of golf at Grand Lake Golf Course. If you’re more of a history buff kind of backpacker, you might just find the Kauffman House Museum interesting. Grand Lake offers both excellent camping sites and cabins for the weary traveler. Stay at the comfy suites of the Spirit Lake Lodge and Snowmobile Rentals, the Lone Eagle Lodge, and the Americas Best Value Inn Bighorn Lodge.