Surprise Beach Grand County

Surprise Beach is on Lake Granby located in Grand County. The lake is the second largest reservoir in Colorado. 221 feet deep and with 40 miles of shoreline it is stocked with rainbow trout, brown trout, and kokanee salmon and a huge lake-trout population. The area is great for fishing, boating, waterskiing, picnicking and camping. The beautiful, bluegreen waters that attract bald eagles and ospreys lure even the elk, deer and other wildlife to its shores.

If you are looking for some great summertime fun then Surprise Beach is where you ought to be headed. Its a shoreline thats not to be missed. Recreations include hiking, swimming, whitewater paddling and even golfing. There's never going t be a dull moment around here. Campgrounds in the proximity to the shoreline are continually attracting scores of visitors. It sure is a great beach. The sight of the sparkling waters along the long shoreline is a sight to behold.

Exploring the beach will have you doing some great stuff. Additionally the whitewater paddling is great on Fraser River. Don't miss Rocky Point while here and if you're in the mood then hike along the Shadow Mountain Trail or the Columbine Creek Trail. Catching sight of the Granby Dam next to Surprise Beach is an amazing spectacle. Playing golf at the few golf courses around here is pure delight.

You could simply absorb the natural beauty of the region. Or get drenched paddling on Willow Creek. Surprisingly Surprise Beach is a location that is relatively dry most of the time. The wettest month of the year is usually August while February is the month with the least amount of rain.