So come join us in Grand County, Colorado where the water flows freely!

Grand Lake
Grand Lake is the largest natural body of water in Colorado. With nearby man-made Shadow Mountain Lake and Lake Granby, the three recreational lakes offer more than 150 miles of scenic shoreline for camping, fishing or hiking.

Because Grand Lake is a natural lake, the lake levels of both Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain Lake remain constantly full. Enjoy summer boating, swimming or sailing in pristine waters framed by a panorama of a quaint mountain town.

Lake Granby
Lake Granby encompasses 7,256 surface acres, and is the second 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.

Shadow Mountain Lake
Primary recreational activities on Shadow Mountain are camping, fishing, and power boating along its 1,346 surface acres.

To view from Mt. Ida, click here.

Wolford Mountain Reservoir
The Wolford Mountain Reservoir offers camping, fishing and boating opportunities in a beautiful Rocky Mountain setting. Be sure to visit the Wolford Mountain Reservoir website for information on the great fishing contests held throughout the year.

Williams Fork Reservoir
Come camp along its shores, fish in its deep waters and boat upon the surface of Williams Fork Reservoir. Approximately 15.8 miles of shoreline and 1,860 acres of surface area.

Green Mountain Reservoir
Constructed between 1938 and 1943, Green Mountain Reservoir offers a full range of water activities including power boating, sail boarding, canoeing and fishing on its 2,125 acres of surface area. There are seven campgrounds within the area and several hiking trails suitable for both hiking and biking. To register for any of the fishing contests held at Green Mountain Reservoir, be sure the visit the website.

Colorado River Headwaters
When people speak of the Colorado River, they often put the adjective “mighty” before the name.  Up here in Grand County, however, at its source, the river responsible for the creation of the Grand Canyon begins as a trickle of snow melt high in the Never Summer Range of the Rocky Mountains. From this small trickle comes a clear brook tumbling across verdant meadows and down cramped red rock gorges.

Fly fishermen from around the world come here to test their skills while river rafters enjoy spectacular white water challenges as the river winds its way through Gore Canyon and beyond. Discover Colorado by traveling the 80 mile Colorado River Scenic and Historic Byway.

Fraser River
The Fraser River originates from the base of Berthoud Pass and is the first main tributary river to the Colorado River. Often overlooked, the Fraser River offers the chance to land Brown, Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout as large as 20 inches.

Williams Fork River
The Williams Fork River, originating from the western slope of the Continental Divide, is a tributary to the Colorado River. The river provides prime fly-fishing opportunities for Brown, Cutthroat and Rainbow Trout while the Williams Fork Reservoir offers anglers the chance to hook into Northern Pike, Mackinaw and Kokonee Salmon.

Blue River
The Blue River is a Gold Medal fishery, and one of the most scenic rivers in Colorado. The Blue has two gorgeous runs that can have some exciting whitewater action.  It flows from the Dillon Reservoir Dam, just above the town of Silverthorne, to the confluence with the Colorado River at Kremmling.