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.
Adams Falls is a waterfall on the East Inlet in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, near Grand Lake. It lies on a short, easy side trip from the East Inlet Trailhead. The water tumbles over a series of rocks, then hits a stone wall and turns 90 degrees; a viewpoint offers a clear view and is good for photography.
The path is about 0.5 kilometers long (round trip), takes around 15 minutes and runs through forest with only about 24 meters (79 feet) of elevation change. It is a spur off the longer East Inlet Trail. gograndlake.com gives early May to early October as the best time; the path can be walked year-round, and in winter you will need winter boots or snowshoes.
Practical notes: dogs are not allowed on the trails in Rocky Mountain National Park. You can get information at the Grand Lake Visitor Center, 14700 US Highway 34.
- 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)