Adams Falls
Grand Lake, CO
A short walk from the East Inlet trailhead at Grand Lake to a waterfall squeezed through a granite gorge. Trailhead parking is small and fills by mid-morning.
- Nearest town
- Grand Lake, CO
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 40.2394, -105.8000
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Timber Creek CampgroundCampsite10 mi from Adams Falls · 98 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsWaste disposal
- Glacier Basin CampgroundCampsite12 mi from Adams Falls · 153 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsWaste disposal
- Moraine Park CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Adams Falls · 239 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- East Portal CampgroundCampsite13 mi from Adams FallsTentsCaravansDrinking water
- Meeker Park Overflow CampgroundCampsite14 mi from Adams FallsTentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowed
- Aspenglen CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Adams Falls · 54 pitchesTentsCaravansToilets
All campsites in Colorado · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Adams Falls?
Adams Falls is in Grand Lake, CO, at GPS 40.2394, -105.8000. It is about 13 mi from Granby.
Can you camp near Adams Falls?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Grand Lake KOA Campground, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 133 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Adams Falls?
Adams Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Rocky Mountain’s west side to Steamboat Springs.
What is there to see near Adams Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Trail Ridge Road (9 mi), Holzwarth Historic Site (10 mi), Moraine Park Campground (14 mi) and Loveland Pass (40 mi).
When is the best time to visit Adams Falls?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)