Grand Lake, Natural reservoir in Grand County, Colorado
Grand Lake spans 507 acres of surface area with depths reaching 389 feet, making it the largest and deepest natural water body in Colorado.
The lake formed through glacial activity near the Colorado River headwaters, initially named Spirit Lake by Ute tribes before European hunters arrived in 1880.
The Grand Lake Yacht Club, established in 1902, operates at 8,367 feet elevation and maintains a tradition of summer regattas each August.
Visitors can rent various watercraft at Grand Lake Marina, including paddleboards, kayaks, pontoon boats, and fishing vessels for lake activities.
Since 1947, water from Grand Lake flows east through the Alva B. Adams Tunnel as part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, supporting agriculture and power generation.
Location: Grand County
Part of: Great Lakes of Colorado
GPS coordinates: 40.24500,-105.81600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42
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