As of the 2020 census, Grand County claims a population of nearly 16,000. Bordering Rocky Mountain National Park and home to the “Great Lakes of the Rockies,” which include Grand Lake, Shadow Mountain Lake and Lake Granby, the region has much to off er those residents in terms of lifestyle. People who enjoy fi shing, waterskiing, SUPing or sailing are sure to enjoy it even more with the miles of breathtaking lakeside scenery, towering mountains, and wildlife like moose and bears skirting water’s edge. In the winter, locals and visitors partake in activities like Nordic skiing, premier downhill skiing at Winter Park Resort, and snowmobiling through miles of white powder.
