Are These The 10 Most Beautiful Lakes in the State of Colorado?

Grand Junction's summer is right around the corner, and soon Coloradans everywhere will be headed to the many lakes and reservoirs around our state. Which one of Colorado's lakes and reservoirs is the most beautiful? That's a tough call to make.

We've selected our top ten in the photo gallery below, and just for fun, we need your help narrowing it down to just one. Of course, you can nominate one that is not on the list below by hitting the message button on our station app.

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Colorado's Largest Lake

Colorado's largest natural lake is also the deepest lake in the Centennial State. Grand Lake, located just West of Rocky Mountain National Park is considered by many to be the most Colorado's most beautiful lake.

Grand Lake is a great place to spend the summer because it is so close to several nearby lakes that we call the "Colorado Great Lakes." These include Grand Lake, Lake Granby, Monarch Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir, and Meadow Creek Reservoir.

Colorado's Alpine Lakes

Alpine environments are generally considered to be those above 5000 feet in North America. By this standard, Colorado is loaded with bodies of water considered 'Alpine Lakes.' Colorado's largest glacial lake is located at 9,603 feet, located next door to Colorado's tallest 14er. We're talking about Twin Lakes, which sit in the shadow of Mount Elbert in Lake County. Twin Lakes could easily be named the most beautiful lake in Colorado.

Colorado's Largest Reservoir

Colorado's largest reservoir, Blue Mesa Reservoir, is another contender for the most beautiful lake in the Centennial State with its miles of swimming beaches. Paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing in the always cool waters are a favorite way to beat the high-desert heat on the Western Slope.

Scroll through the gallery below for a closer look at 10 Beautiful Colorado Lakes you should visit this summer.

10 Beautiful Colorado Lakes to Visit This Summer

It's next to impossible to select which Colorado lake or reservoir is the most beautiful in the state. We've chosen our top ten in the gallery below, and we will leave it up to you to decide, which is your favorite.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

MORE: 23 of Colorado's Largest Marinas You Can Visit This Summer

Colorado may be known for its Rocky Mountain views and 14er summits, but it's also beautiful for enjoying some time out on the water. We're looking at more than 20 Colorado marinas in the gallery below that offer over 2500 boat slips for summer fun.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

KEEP GOING: 11 Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Colorado

Join us for a virtual road trip around the state to look at 11 bridges in the Centennial State named to the National Register of Historic Places in Colorado. How many of these historic bridges have you crossed over?

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

Source: The 10 Most Beautiful Colorado Lakes: A Summer Exploration