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Grand Lake is a town in Grand County, Colorado, United States. The population was 447 at the 2000 census.

This town is at an elevation of 8437 feet (2572 meters) and was established in 1879. It derives its name from the nearby Grand Lake, the largest natural body of water in the state. The town was originally an outfitting and supply point for the mining settlements of Lulu City, Teller City and Gaskill, but today is more of a tourist town. It was incorporated 23 June 1944 and briefly held the county seat from 1882 to 1888.

Grand Lake is located at 40.250492, -105.824323.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 km² (0.9 mi²), all land. (the town does not encircle the lake).

The lake itself is part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project which diverts water east under the Continental Divide through a tunnel. The western end is about in the center of the far shore in the photo. As part of the project, water is pumped into Grand Lake nearby manmade reservoirs Lake Granby and Shadow Mountain Lake. Grand Lake is considered the headwaters to the Colorado River.

The town of Grand Lake serves as the western portal to Rocky Mountain National Park, and the summertime population swells tenfold as tourists and summer home owners descend on the area to enjoy the warm weather, cool water and numerous recreational activities.

Frozen lakes have become an ice-fishing mecca for tournaments; the skating rink is prepped by the zambonie; snowshoes and cross-country moon-lit treks abound, and snowmobiles have come to life! Step back in time and enjoy the wonderful winter activities in the Village of Grand Lake.

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