Colorado is Home to Some of America’s Best Summertime Lakes

Colorado's many mountain lakes are great places to visit, but what if you could call one of them home? Is it possible to enjoy living in one of Colorado's 'lake towns' or is this just a daydream for those of us who are not millionaires?

We've ranked ten of Colorado's best summertime lake towns in the gallery below, taking a look at both the cost of housing and some of the highlights that draw people to some of the best bodies of water in the Centennial State.

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Colorado's Most Affordable Lake Town

Some of Colorado's best summer lake towns are more than just a body of water. They include scenic views, and fun outdoor opportunities, are wildlife friendly, and are not far from additional attractions that make the cost of lakeside living worthwhile.

The most affordable lake towns on our list are near the community of Trinidad, Colorado. Home to Trinidad Lake State Park. The average median home sale price of $250,000 can be found near Trinidad Lake in places like Cokedale, Colorado, just 11 miles from the lake.

Colorado's Best Summer Lake Town

One of Western Colorado's most popular lakes offers mountain views, one of the state's largest bodies of water, over 90 miles of shoreline, and yet is nowhere near Denver crowds that make front-range reservoirs a struggle to enjoy.

From fishing to boating, windsurfing, paddle-boarding, and kayaking, the Blue Mesa Reservoir is one of the best places to enjoy the summer months in Colorado. Gunnison, Colorado, is just 18 miles from the waters of the reservoir and is surrounded by ski areas, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, and miles of mountain biking trails through the Grand Mesa-Gunnison-Uncompahgre National Forest.

Colorado is Home to Some of America’s Best Summertime Lakes

We're taking a look at some of the best lake towns in the Centennial State. They are hot spots for outdoor activities, close to additional Colorado attractions, and offer a chance at lakeside living or the chance to live just minutes away from the water. If you could live next to one of these ten lakes, which one would you choose?

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

LOOK: 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: The 15 Largest Lakes Found in Colorado

Take a look at Colorado's Top 15 largest lakes and reservoirs. Find out where they are in the state, and what landmarks are nearby each lake/reservoir. Colorado's largest reservoir is just down the road on Highway 50 not far from the Curecanti Recreation Area.

Gallery Credit: Wes Adams

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