Tom and I took Highway 24 west from Woodland Park to Hartsel. From there we drove north on Highway 9 to Frisco, Colorado.
Sights along the way
There was still snow on the mountains as we crossed the Continental Divide over Hoosier Pass and drove down into Breckenridge, then Frisco. The melting snow from this part of the Continental Divide forms the headwaters for the Blue River that runs through Breckenridge and into Dillon Reservoir before connecting with the Colorado River near Kremmling.
Exploring Frisco
Tom and I enjoyed eight days in the small mountain town of Frisco, Colorado. Frisco is located across from Frisco Bay at the southwest corner of Dillon Reservoir. It’s nestled in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains at the heart of Summit County. The surrounding area is best known for skiing with popular ski resorts including Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, and Copper Mountain. When the snow melts, however, Frisco becomes a summer playground for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds.
Downtown Frisco is a short bike ride from the Pine Cove Campground where we camped with our friends, Wendy and Dennis. We took advantage of Frisco's close proximity to our campground to enjoy Thursday night music in the park.
And, because we visited during the week of July 4th, we enjoyed special holiday activities like a pancake breakfast and concert on main street.
In between the live music and holiday festivities, we visited the local shops and taverns. One of our favorites is Ein Prosit. It’s a Bavarian pub that shares space with the Frisco Emporium. The shops were closed when we stopped into Ein Prosit for drinks but Wendy and I made a point to return the next day. And, this time, we did not leave empty-handed!
Exploring Frisco Bay Marina
Frisco Bay Marina is across the street from downtown Frisco and offers easy access to Dillon Reservoir. The marina is full of boats including many sailboats that take advantage of the frequent windy conditions on the lake. And, if you don’t have your own watercraft, you can rent kayaks or join a kayaking excursion around the bay.
During our eight days camping at Pine Cove Campground, we visited Frisco Bay Marina multiple times. It’s easily accessible from the campground by kayaking across the bay or walking/biking along the many paths that follow the perimeter of Dillon Reservoir. You can take a break to enjoy food, drinks, and even live music on the deck of The Island Grill overlooking the marina and beautiful beach.
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