Lake Granby

The third largest body of water in Colorado is Lake Granby. It was built as a result of the construction of Granby Dam, which was finished in 1950 as a part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project of the Bureau of Reclamation. Through the Farr Pump facility, water from Lake Granby is pumped through a pipeline that flows into a canal connected to Shadow Mountain Reservoir. Farr Pump Plant is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and is run by Northern Water. Lake Granby alone has a shoreline that is about 64 kilometers long. Rainbow trout and kokanee salmon are regularly stocked in the lake, which is quite popular with anglers.

Lake Granby is a refuge for outdoor enthusiasts because it is surrounded by the Arapahoe National Forest, the Arapaho National Recreation Area, and the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The area draws hikers, campers, snowmobilers, and more because of its beautiful location close to Granby, between two wilderness areas, and just below the Continental Divide.

A huge body of water, Lake Granby is teeming with opportunities for boaters, anglers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. The Lake Granby Yacht Club gives its members access to the lake's surface all summer long for racing and recreational boating. The Lake Granby Yacht Club is one of the highest in the country and is situated at a height of 8,280 feet.

Location: Grand County, Colorado