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Fraser Colorado
Downtown Fraser.

Fraser, Colorado

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Situated in a beautiful alpine valley, Fraser is a good choice for relaxation year round. The town usually gets lumped together as Winter Park/Fraser, as it’s only minutes from the its neighbor. There are a few blocks of businesses spread out along Highway 40.

The population of Fraser was 1,224 in 2010. Located in Grand County at 8,574 feet of elevation, it was incorporated on June 15, 1953. The Arapaho National Forest surrounds town, offering outdoor recreation in nearly all directions. Year round there’s fun to be had in the Fraser River Valley.

Main Attractions

Fraser CO California Zephyr Amtrak Train
California Zephyr train at Fraser Station. Photo: Loco Steve

Amtrak Train – The winter “ski train” from Denver’s Union Station delivers passengers looking to ski Winter Park’s famous slopes to Fraser Station. You can board the California Zephyr train in either direction, east to Denver, or west to Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction (or onto California).

Recreation

Fraser River Valley Grand County Colorado Winter Frost
Frosty morning in the Fraser River Valley, Grand County, Colo. Photo: Tom Wilberding

Biking:

  • There are two national forest access roads in Fraser, County Road 72 and 73, near the Alco and across the street from Safeway. Co Rd 72 takes you to Elk Creek and Co Rd takes you to St Louis Creek. Once you get back in the Arapaho National Rec Area numerous side mountain roads connect the two, all open to biking.
  • Trestle Bike Park is located at Winter Park Resort. Rentals are offered for this downhill mountain course. Granby Ranch also a bike park.

Camping:

  • There are two national forest campgrounds, St Louis Creek and Byers Creek, both close to town on County Road 73.
  • Dispersed camping can be found on County Road 72/Elk Creek Road within a few minutes of downtown.
  • Another option for free dispersed camping is just north of town on Co Rd 50. Take a left on Co Rd 5 then a quick left on CR 50. Follow for a few miles to national forest.

Read about the Camping near Winter Park and Fraser.

Fraser River near Granby CO
Fraser River north of town near Granby, Colo. Photo: Jeffrey Beall

Fishing:

  • ​There are a couple local ponds in Fraser, but the best fishing exists up north between Granby and Grand Lake in one of the many great lakes.
  • The Fraser River passes north through town on its way to the Colorado River. Both offers excellent places to trout fish.

Hiking:

  • There are a lots of trails in the national forest, just look for access points.

Accommodations



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Special Events

Jul/Aug – High Country Stampede Rodeo – Every Saturday from early June to mid August, Fraser hosts an a wild evening of western rodeo performances.

Crooked Creek Saloon is the locals bar.
Downtown Fraser is fairly spread out.
Ditch Roadside Grill is across from the saloon.
A pond in Fraser provides nearby fishing.

Activities near Fraser

Amusement:

  • Winter Park Alpine Slide (6mi)

Biking:

  • Granby Ranch Bike Park (15mi)
  • Trestle Bike Park (6mi)

Cross Country Skiing:

  • Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center

Federal Lands:

  • Arapaho National Forest
  • Arapaho National Rec Area
  • Bryers Peak Wilderness
  • Devil’s Thumb Lake (Indian Peaks Wilderness)
  • Indian Peaks Wilderness
  • Rocky Mountain National Park (33mi)
  • Saint Louis Creek

Hot Springs:

  • Hot Sulphur Springs Resort (25mi)

Ice Skating:

  • Winter Park Village (6mi)

Museums:

  • Cozens Ranch Museum

Ski Areas:

  • Granby Ranch Resort (15mi)
  • Winter Park Ski Resort (6mi)

Snow Tubing:

  • Colorado Adventure Park
  • Fraser Tubing Hill

Towns:

  • Granby (15mi)
  • Grand Lake (31mi)
  • Hot Sulphur Springs (25mi)
  • Kremmling (42mi)
  • Tabernash (4mi)
  • Winter Park (5mi)

Train Rides:

  • Amtrak Fraser Stop

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