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17 Lake/ River/ Ponds to Explore in Grand County

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Grand County
Grand County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado, which is home to a wonderful blend of valleys, lakes and peaks. Although Winter Park is the most known, Granby is actually the largest town. The county seat is Hot Sulphur Springs.

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Lake/ River/ Ponds to Explore in Grand County

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Arapaho National Recreation Area
Arapaho National Recreation Area is comprised of five lakes and 36,000 alpine acres north of Granby.The recreation area includes five major reservoirs: Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Reservoir, Monarch Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir, and Meadow Creek Reservoir.
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Columbine Lake
A beautiful lake located in the woods and also there are so many leisure activities possible. Trekking is possible in this beautiful location and also you can enjoy this beautiful locations natural beauty.
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Grand Lake
Grand Lake is situated on the serene shores of the largest natural lake in Colorado, beneath a crown of majestic, snow-capped mountain peaks.Grand Lake Yacht Club is a private club that hosts sailing races on the lake, and there are also publicly and privately operated marinas, a public boat ramp, and public boat docks on the lake.
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La Poudre Pass Lake
La Poudre Pass Lake is a stunning mountain lake located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. La Poudre Pass Lake is situated at an elevation of 11,000 feet, (over 3,100 meters) making it one of the highest lakes in Colorado. The lake is small, fed by small streams and springs, and it is located in the high mountain La Poudre Pass.
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Lake Agnes
Lake Agnes is a natural body of water measuring 110 acres in the extreme northwest corner of Grand County where Routt, Grand and Jackson counties come together. The lake is surrounded by 19 single-family lots that are an in-holding in the National Forest. A good picnic location and also there are so many leisure activities possible here.
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Lake Granby
A beautiful lake, which encompasses 7,256 surface acres, and is the third largest body of water in Colorado. The lake offers 40 miles of shoreline and along with its two sister lakes, Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain Lake, offers more than 150 miles of scenic shoreline for camping, fishing or hiking.The lake is popular with anglers and is continually stocked with rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. The Lake is also home to the Lake Granby Yacht Club.
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Lake Irene
Lake Irene is a small picturesque subalpine lake with an easy 1.0 mile loop trail with little elevation change around its banks. It is one of the beautiful picnic location and also there are trekking ways and fishing is possible here.
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Lake Nanita
Lake Nanita is located 10.8 miles from North Inlet Trailhead on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. It lies at the head of an isolated valley framed by Ptarmigan Mountain and Andrews Peak. A good camping location and also there are so many other peisure activities possible here.
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Lake of the Clouds
A beautiful lake located in the heart of Grand county and is nestled high in the 58,000 acres of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Take in the view of Lake of the Clouds, hundreds of feet below. Hikers seeking longer adventures will find over 80 miles of marked hiking trails provide enchanting scenery at every bend. You can have cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and swimming and so more.
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Lake Verna
Lake Verna is located 6.9 miles from East Inlet Trailhead on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park. This large subalpine lake fills a slender, steep-walled basin midway up the East Inlet valley. The hike to Lake Verna begins from the East Inlet Trailhead near the town of Grand Lake on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Lone Pine Lake
Lone Pine Lake is not very scenic by Sierra standards, but it's still a nice place to cool your feet off or take a swim. It is one of the iconic attraction in this area and is a beautiful camping location and trekking is possible in the surroundings.
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Monarch Lake
Monarch Lake is one of the prettiest lakes in Colorado with hiking trails, mountain views and camping nearby. Located at 8,400 feet above sea level, it is one of Colorado’s five “Great Lakes” within the Arapaho National Recreation Area. Surrounded by rushing creeks, mountain views, seasonal wildflowers, and wildlife viewing opportunities, the lake is accessible at the ​​Monarch Lake Trailhead, which is located just upstream from Lake Granby.
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Monarch Lake Trailhead
The Monarch Lake Trailhead is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area amd serves as a major access portal for the Indian Peaks Wilderness.Monarch Lake is a popular destination for canoeing, kayaking, and access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness area. Explore the full Monarch Lake Loop hike profile below for trail map, driving directions, and many of the details you need to enjoy this adventure in Grand County, Colorado.
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Shadow Mountain Lake
Shadow Mountain Lake is a high-elevation reservoir offering breathtaking views. The lake forms a continuous body of water with Grand Lake, the largest natural lake in Colorado; they are separated by gates. It offers plenty of outdoor activities, including boating, jet skiing and kayaking.
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Williams Fork Reservoir
The 1,860 surface acre Williams Fork Reservoir is a water storage facility and public recreation area, located near the town of Parshall in Grand County. The Williams Fork Dam and Power Plant, completed in 1959, provides electricity and water to the Western Slope or Denver metropolitan area in Colorado. Its leisure activities include motor boating, fishing, ice fishing and wind surfing.
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Willow Creek Reservoir
Willow Creek Reservoir is an earthen dam was constructed between 1951 and 1953 by the United States Bureau of Reclamation. It has a capacity of 10,553 acre-feet of water, 7 miles of shoreline, 303 surface acres and a maximum depth of 124 feet. Recreation includes camping and fishing.
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Wolford Mountain Reservoir
Wolford Mountain Reservoir is located about five miles north of Kremmling in Grand County, Colorado. The reservoir dams Muddy Creek and is part of the Colorado River watershed. Construction of the reservoir was completed in 1996. Its recreation area offers lake and stream fishing, boat rentals, boat ramps, picnic areas, and 48 campsites. The reservoir is stocked with trout and kokanee salmon.

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