Grand Lake Camping

There’s nothing like unzipping your tent and being immediately among the mountains, and no mountain backdrop quite like the Rockies. Grand Lake County, a two-hour drive from Denver, is so named for its huge lake – the largest in Colorado – that reflects the surrounding Rockies on its glassy surface. There’s a small town here, Grand Lake, but camping is the most popular way to overnight. Good tent turf can be found at Elk Creek, a little closer to town, otherwise opt for Summerland Park just a short hike into the forest. Recommended by local insider Rose Corbett