The Town of Grand Lake's most prominent neighbor, Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), borders the Town to the north and to the east.  Designated as a national park in 1915, the Town of Grand Lake has enjoyed being a gateway community to one of the nation's most valued and top-visited recreational resources for more than a century. The park offers an abundance of activities like wildlife viewing, hiking trails, campsites, historic landmarks, cultural programs and much more. A timed-entry permit reservation is required to enter the park from May through October!