Lakes & Rivers

Lake Granby

Lake Granby is the third-largest body of water in Colorado and was created in 1950 by the Granby Dam and the Colorado-Big Thompson Project.

Shadow Mountain Lake

Shadow Mountain Lake is a high-elevation reservoir near the headwaters of the Colorado River — and it’s beloved by boaters and anglers.

Monarch Lake

Monarch Lake, in the Arapaho National Recreation Area, is a serene waterfront retreat amid craggy peaks, dense forests and abundant wildlife.

Williams Fork River

The Williams Fork River, originating from the western slope of the Continental Divide, is a tributary to the Colorado River. Located on Muddy Creek, Wolford Mountain Reservoir offers plenty of recreation on the water and in the surrounding wilderness.

Green Mountain Reservoir

Green Mountain Reservoir serves the Western Slope community by providing water from the Colorado River, but it is also the perfect location to enjoy the great outdoors.

Colorado River

The 1,450-mile Colorado River passes through seven U.S. states and two Mexican states — and it all starts right here in Grand County.

Fraser River

The Fraser River is the first main tributary river to the Colorado River, and it offers Gold Medal waters for anglers.

Blue River

The Blue River, a spur from the Colorado River, is a Gold Medal fishery, and one of the most scenic waterways in Colorado.

Williams Fork Reservoir

Surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests, the 1,860-acre Williams Fork Reservoir — created by a dam in 1959 — serves both as a peaceful escape for boating, fishing and camping, and as a functional exchange reservoir.