| the simple wood cabins have en suite bathrooms, furnished patios and full kitchens. most have tvs and pull-out sofas, and some have fireplaces. this rustic, woodsy resort with cabins dating from the 1930s is 1 mile from grand lake and 3 miles from the east inlet trail in rocky mountain national park. meeting and event space is available, and parking is free. there's free wi-fi in the main lodge, and a steakhouse with a seasonal outdoor patio and a childrens menu serves dinner. other amenities include a picnic area with tables, bbq grills and a campfire ring, as well as a cocktail lounge and a pub. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Denver International Airport 2 hr 30
Grand Lake (18 min)
Large natural lake for boating, sailing & fishing, plus hiking, snowmobiling & other winter sports. Lake Granby (20 min)
Stocked with trout & salmon, the state's third-largest body of water offers boat launches & beaches. Kawuneeche Valley (10 min)
Lush national park valley with a rocky backdrop popular for camping, hiking & spotting elk & moose. Adams Falls (8 min)
55-ft. waterfall in a rocky gorge, accessed by a gentle, scenic trail through pine & aspen woods. Dream Lake (3 hr 41)
Steep cliffs encircle this high-altitude lake along a hiking trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. Shadow Mountain Lake (9 min)
Part of Arapaho National Recreation Area, this high-elevation reservoir is popular for water sports. Flattop Mountain (3 hr 41) Rocky Mountain National Park (2 hr 58)
Over 415 square miles of protected mountain terrain with a huge network of hiking trails & wildlife. Fern Lake (3 hr 41)
Scenic lake surrounded by forest in Rocky Mountain National Park, with a campground. Emerald Lake (3 hr 41)
A popular hiking route leads to this scenic lake with views of the surrounding mountains. Hallett Peak (3 hr 41)
National park mountain with a 12,718-foot peak & lake accessed via a ridge trail. Sky Pond (3 hr 38)
Remote Rocky Mountain cirque basin lake & jagged granite cliffs at 10,900 feet accessible by trail. | 
