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is a Statutory Town located in Grand County, Colorado, United States. The population was 447 at the 2000 census.
This town is at an elevation of 8437 feet (2572 m) 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 June 231944 and briefly held the county seat from 1882 to 1888.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.5 km²), all of it land. (the town does not encircle the lake).
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. For years, the Grand Lake Lodge has been a notable landmark in Grand Lake, boasting its magnificent view of the Lake, as well as its rustic cabins and frequent wildlife sightings. Henry Ford was a guest at this lodge in 1927. It is currently closed and the re-open date has not yet been disclosed.