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About Grand Lake, CO

Grand Lake, Colorado's highest town at 8,369 feet, sits beside the state's largest natural lake at the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Reach it via US 34 from Estes Park in summer or year-round from Denver via I-70 to US 40 through Winter Park. The historic boardwalk extends directly over the lake, letting you walk above the water while surrounded by towering peaks.

Where is Grand Lake, CO on the map?

Grand Lake, CO is in United States, at 40.250, -105.823 - about 40 km north-east of Hot Sulphur Springs, CO.

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What is the closest airport to Grand Lake, CO?

The closest airport to Grand Lake, CO is Yampa Valley Airport, 190 km (about 2 h 43 min by car).

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