Winding River Resort
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Year-round family resort near Grand Lake, Colorado offering fly and ice fishing for brown trout and lake trout across the Colorado River, Grand Lake, and nearby reservoirs. Known for introducing children to fishing and hosting the Three Lakes Ice Fishing Contest.
Why book
Family-friendly Colorado resort blending fly and ice fishing for trout with horseback riding and year-round mountain recreation.
Overview
Winding River Resort sits on the edge of Grand Lake in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park region, operating year-round with peak season from May through September. The 12-room, 62-guest capacity property offers lodge rooms, housekeeping cabins, camper cabins, wagons, and RV/tent sites, making it accessible to various budgets and travel styles. Fishing focuses on brown trout and lake trout in Grand Lake, Granby Reservoir, Shadow Mountain Reservoir, and the Colorado River, with…
At a glance
- Type
- Resort
- Fishiness
- 3/5
- Location
- Grand Lake, CO
- Awards
- USA Today - 10 best family campgrounds and RV parks
- Best for
- Freshwater, Families, Beginners, All Inclusive
What you'll catch
Amenities & features
Amenities
- Laundry
- Parking
- Fire Pit
- Patio / Outdoor Seating
Activities
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Skiing
- Snowshoeing
Fishing styles
- Fly Fishing
- Wade Fishing
- Lake Fishing
- Ice Fishing
Water types
- Freshwater
Seasons
- Year-Round
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Best for
- Families with Kids
- Big Groups
- First-Time Anglers
- Non-Fishing Partners
Themes
- Independent
- Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
Climate
- Mountains
Lodging style
- Resort
What's included
Included
- Electricity for heat and lights in camper cabins
- Electricity in RV sites
- Water in RV sites
- Linens in lodge rooms and wagons
- Heat in wagons
- Electricity in wagons
- Private bathroom in some cabins
- Small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker in some cabins
- Full kitchen in housekeeping cabins
- Bathroom in housekeeping cabins
- Linens, pots, pans and dishes in housekeeping cabins
- Fire ring at camper cabins
- Picnic table at camper cabins
- Showers
- Restrooms
- Laundry facilities
- Camp Store with camping and fishing supplies plus some groceries
- Gift Shop with western gifts and cowboy collectibles
- Horse runs
- Covered barn runs for horses
- Water and electric hookups for horse campsites
- Pen for horses at campsites
Not included
- Food
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bedding for camper cabins
- Alcohol
- Gratuities
- Taxes
- Flights
- Alaska fishing license
- Certified weed-free hay
Rooms
Seasons
Winding River Resort offers a year-round fishing experience, though the prime season aligns with their operational window from Memorial Day weekend through September. During these warmer months, anglers can target Kokanee Salmon, Trout, and Mackinaw in the nearby Grand Lake, Granby Reservoir, and Shadow Mountain Reservoir. The summer months are particularly noted for introducing children to fishing, while the winter brings the unique opportunity for ice fishing, highlighted by the Three Lakes Ice Fishing Contest.
Open year-round
Trip planning
- Hours
- In 3:00 PM · Out 10:00 AM
- Sleeps
- Up to 62 guests
- Rooms
- 12 rooms
- Timezone
- UTC-6
Getting there
Check in time for housekeeping cabins, lodge rooms and wagons is 3pm and check out time is 10am. Check in time for camper cabins is noon and check out time is 11am. Check in and check out time for RV and tent sites is noon.
Where you are
Nearby destinations
Towns, regions, and wild places worth exploring around the lodge.
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