Surprise Beach Custom Search   We all need to check out the beach now and then; Surprise Beach in Grand County, Colorado is such a magnificent place. This section of shoreline is so tremendous. There's so much cool things to do next to Surprise Beach including whitewater paddling, boating, hiking, fishing, golfing, and swimming, so one might stick around. Not too many hotels close by, you'll have to journey a bit to get to one, but do reserve a room before heading out given that it is a     very popular destination. Pleasant glittering water and this section of coastline is quite a view. Colorado has scores of beaches. For all you camping folks there are campgrounds close by. Going for a horse ride at close by Fossil Ridge is always a fun thing to do. A day of fishing at Winter Park FLY Fisher is always a good idea. On a good winter day you may rent a snow mobile at Colorado Snowmobile Rentals - Grand Lake Launch Site, and why not visit Hidden Cove also if you're here. During a winter visit to Surprise Beach you may also stop by Grand Adventures and rent a snow mobile.       Map Detailed Map Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Surprise Beach.   Marinas Near Surprise Beach: Beacon Landing Marina, Grand Lake , 2 miles away Shadow Mountain Marina and RV, Grand Lake , 3 miles away Trail Ridge Marina, Grand Lake , 4 miles away Grand Elk Marina, Granby , 4 miles away Highland Marina, Granby , 4 miles away   Hotels Near Surprise Beach: Grand Lake Lodge, Grand Lake , 3 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Bighorn Lodge, Grand Lake , 5 miles away Western Riviera Lodging, Grand Lake , 5 miles away Inn At Grand Lake, The, Grand Lake , 5 miles away Littletree Inn, Granby , 7 miles away Devils Thumb Ranch Resort And Spa, Tabernash , 9 miles away Wild Horse Inn, Fraser , 12 miles away Best Western Alpenglo Lodge, Winter Park , 13 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Winter Park , 13 miles away Valley Hi Motel, Winter Park , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Surprise Beach: Sunset Point, Grand Lake, 2 miles away Grand Bay Campground, Grand County, 2 miles away Green Ridge, Grand Lake, 2 miles away Cutthroat Bay Group, Grand Lake, 3 miles away Stillwater, Grand Lake, 3 miles away   Trails Near Surprise Beach: Columbine Creek Trail, Grand County , 3 miles away Outlet Trail, Grand County , 3 miles away Shadow Mountain Trail, Grand County , 4 miles away Strawberry Trail, Grand County , 4 miles away Caribou Trail, Grand County , 7 miles away   Ski Areas Near Surprise Beach: SolVista Basin, Colorado , 7 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs Winter Park, Colorado , 15 miles away, 3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs Eldora, Colorado , 21 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs Loveland, Colorado , 26 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 27 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs Keystone, Colorado , 30 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 39 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 41 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Vail, Colorado , 46 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 53 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs   Whitewater Near Surprise Beach: Fraser River, Grand County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.4 miles long (Tabernash to Granby) Colorado River, Grand County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Hot Sulphur Springs to Highway 40 bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Adventures in Whitewater, Grand County , 13 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 12 miles long (Long Draw Reservoir to Big South Campground) Willow Creek, Grand County , 15 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (National Forest Campground to Reservoir)   Public Lands Near Surprise Beach: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 25 miles away Arapaho National Forest, Colorado , 24 miles away Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado , 32 miles away Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado , 35 miles away State Forest State Park, Colorado , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Surprise Beach: Grand Lake Golf Course, Grand Lake , 5 miles away SolVista Golf Club, Granby , 6 miles away Grand Elk Golf Course, Granby , 8 miles away Pole Creek Golf Club, Fraser , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Surprise Beach: Lake Granby, Grand County , 2 miles away Shadow Mountain Lake, Grand County , 2 miles away Watanga Lake, Grand County , 8 miles away Lost Lake, Grand County , 11 miles away Lake Irene, Grand County , 13 miles away