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Grand Lake, CO is in Grand County, Colorado. Zip code: 80447. Elevation: 8,369 feet. Population: 1,992 residents. Yes, Grand Lake is an exceptional place to buy a vacation home or cabin: Colorado's largest natural lake, the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park at the edge of town, and one of the most private and low-density communities in Grand County. Approximately 100 miles from Denver via US-40 and I-70. School district: East Grand School District RE-2.
Category | Grand Lake, CO Quick Facts |
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County | Grand County, Colorado |
Zip Code | 80447 |
Elevation | 8,369 feet (2,551 meters) |
Population | 1,992 residents (U.S. Census Bureau) — median age 56.2, strong second-home base |
Rocky Mountain National Park | Western entrance — park access at town edge on US-34 |
Distance to Winter Park | Approximately 35 miles southeast via US-34 and US-40 (approx. 45 min) |
Distance to Denver | Approximately 100 miles via US-40 and I-70 (approx. 2 hours) |
Distance to Granby | Approximately 20 minutes south on US-34 — Grand County's largest town and retail hub |
School District | East Grand School District RE-2 (schools located in Granby) |
Property Types | Houses, Cabins, Condos, Land |
Notable Feature | Colorado's largest natural lake — 265 acres, connects to Shadow Mountain Reservoir and Lake Granby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau — Grand Lake, CO population, median age, average income | East Grand School District RE-2 | RE/MAX Peak to Peak local market knowledge
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Grand Lake, Colorado is in Grand County. The zip code is 80447 and the elevation is 8,369 feet above sea level. Grand Lake sits at the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, approximately 100 miles from Denver via US-40 and I-70.
Grand Lake has a population of 1,992 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau data, with a median age of 56.2. The relatively high median age reflects the town's strong second-home and seasonal ownership base. Full-time year-round residents are a minority, and the community grows significantly during the peak summer season when Rocky Mountain National Park draws visitors from across the state and country.
Yes, for the right buyer. Grand Lake is Colorado's largest natural lake town with direct Rocky Mountain National Park access, strong summer recreation demand, and a limited, low-density housing supply that supports long-term values. The market skews toward cabin and lakefront buyers rather than ski resort investors. Properties move quickly when well-priced, and inventory is genuinely limited compared to other Grand County communities. Browse current Grand Lake listings to evaluate available options.
Grand Lake is approximately 100 miles from Denver via US Highway 40 and I-70, with a drive time of roughly 2 hours depending on traffic and seasonal road conditions. Winter Park is approximately 35 miles southeast via US-34 and US-40, about 45 minutes by car. Granby, Grand County's largest town with full retail services, is approximately 20 minutes south on US-34.
Grand Lake is known for three things: it is Colorado's largest natural lake, it is the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, and it is home to one of the most intact historic Western-themed boardwalk communities in the mountains. The town is particularly known for summer boating, sailing (the Grand Lake Regatta is one of Colorado's oldest regattas), ice fishing in winter, and direct trail access into Rocky Mountain National Park from the edge of the community.
1,992 people live in Grand Lake, where the median age is 56.2 and the average individual income is $58,391. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Grand Lake, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Truepenny Pitstop, Sparky's Snack Shack, and Miyauchis Snack Bar.
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| Dining | 3.36 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.45 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 3.48 miles | 111 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.37 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.43 miles | 64 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 3.39 miles | 114 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.43 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.39 miles | 13 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.39 miles | 19 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.4 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.5 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.16 miles | 7 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.47 miles | 11 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.41 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Grand Lake has 1,100 households, with an average household size of 1.81. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Grand Lake do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,992 people call Grand Lake home. The population density is 9.73 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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