KREMMLING, COLORADO

Elev. 7364
Pop.  1600

History

In 1884, merchant Rudolph Kremmling established a general store on a wagon route serving Middle Park ranchers from what is now Summit County. In 1904, the town of Kremmling was incorporated and, in 1906, the Moffat Railroad arrived. Today, Kremmling has maintained its identity as a ranching community and haven for sportsmen and outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

What to Do

Outdoor recreation is king in Kremmling! The town is bounded by three national forest areas – Arapaho, Routt and White River – so the choices are many: un-crowded cross country skiing and snowshoe trails, year around fly-fishing on the nearby “Gold Medal” waters of the Colorado River, hunting elk or deer on the open range, or ice fishing on Wolford Mountain, Green Mountain and Williams Fork Reservoirs. During the summer enjoy white water rafting, OHV/ATV trails, hiking, mountain biking and, of course, horseback riding.

Lodging

Visitors using Kremmling as a base for their backcountry adventures can choose from the areas vintage hotels, private cabins, motels, RV parks, campgrounds and dude ranches.  

Events

Most of Kremmling’s special events celebrate the town’s western heritage or outdoor recreational opportunities. The 2009 event schedule includes:

February 14: 12th Annual Wolford Mountain Reservoir Ice Fishing Contest

March 10: Harlem Ambassador Basketball Challenge – West Grand High School, Tickets available at the Kremmling Chamber.

May 2: Kremmling Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet.

June 19-21: The Kremmling Days Celebration-featuring a parade, live music, Kremmling Classic 5K/10K run, Cliff Golf Classic, kids’ games, barbeque, Mud Race, beer garden, street performers, craft vendors, Sunday Pancake Breakfast and Church Service in The Park.  

July 4: Fire Up the Cliffs 4th of July Celebration.  Redneck Mud Shuffle and   Calcutta at Grand County Fairgrounds.  Live music, Kremmling Volunteer Fire Dept. barbeque and fireworks in the Town Square Park.

August 1-9: Middle Park Fair and Rodeo

September 12: Old Fashion Country Dance at the historic dance hall – bring your dancing shoes and enjoy boot stompin’ live music.

Fun Fact  

• Grand County is a place where the county fair is still a social event--a place   where rodeo queens compete, small kids show big hogs, and the cookie contest is fiercely competitive. Kremmling will host the 2009 county fair on August 1-9.
• Kremmling sits at the confluence of three rivers; The Colorado, the Blue and the Muddy Creek and is home to Gold Medal waters for anglers of all ages.
• The novel “Mysterious Rider” by western author Zane Grey is set near Kremmling, inspired by the writer’s stay in the town during the early 20th century.

Grand County, Colorado is the perfect year-round destination with activities ranging from a family ski adventure to a real Western trail ride. For additional information on Grand County and an online Trip Planner check out www.grand-county.com or call 800-729-5821.