Wish I could give them 6 stars...great staff, great boats. So easy to navigate both lakes...love…read moreTR Marina!!

Our group of 8 RV traveling friends rented a 24' pontoon boat from Trail Ridge Marina for 4 hours…read moreat $475 plus tax. Elaine took our reservation and Renée had our boat all ready to go when we arrived this morning. The two friends who were going to be driving were given detailed instructions on what routes on the lake were safe for boating (there are some shallow areas and areas that have underwater obstructions-- most of which are well marked, but a few that needed to be pointed out.) The pontoon boat "Isabelle" was beautifully equipped, ran very smoothly and had lots of comfortable seating. The boat was equipped with modern electronic equipment so we could track its route on our cell phones! We returned mid-trip to pick up one of our late arriving guests and the staff was ready to help us dock so he could easily board the boat. There are clean bathrooms at the marina, reasonably priced drinks, snacks and apparel. We had a fabulous experience and would highly recommend Trail Ridge Marina for boat rentals and their excellent customer service!

We were staying nearby and rented a pontoon boat for 3 hours one morning. It was a wonderful…read moreouting. The lake is gorgeous! We saw a few eagles during our tour of the lake. We loved just relaxing and taking in the views. Highly recommended!

Indian Peaks Marina is like an oasis in the Mountains. It is well run by a hard-working crew that…read moreaims to please. The boats are in great shape, & the whole site is immaculate. The huge lake was pristine & the 80-degree day perfect. It was obvious that no one wanted to leave the lake. But a fabulous Sunset was forming over the mountains.

We were first timers, but the staff was amazing and they did a great job of explaining everything…read more We went from nervous to ready to go. If you go, ask grace to be your guide, she was fun and knowledgeable. 10 out of 10 recommend.

I had a blast white water rafting down the Colorado River with Mad Adventures. When you arrive to…read moretheir store location it's about 30 minutes of admin stuff before you load the buses to head for the launch point. You fill out the wavier paperwork, get a speech from one of the workers, and go through the line to your life jacket and paddle. They also have shoes for rent if you need them. The bus ride to the launch point is about 30 minutes. The staff do their best to keep everyone entertained while your on the bus; telling jokes, telling you facts about landmarks, and the local area. When you get to the launch point it's about another 15 minutes before you get on your raft. They go through another 5-7 minute speech about the water, how to maneuver, and all the safety stuff (just in case crap goes wrong). Then they split you up into groups and you load the raft. We truly had a blast on the raft and I never felt like I was at risk of injury, or unsafe through the entire ride. From start to finish it was about a 2 hour trip; but it went by really fast. I could have rode the river for at least another 1-2 hours. It was super chill and some of the rough waters (class II and III) didn't last long but made the ride very exciting. We did stop for about 30 minutes at a point where you can jump off a cliff. There is a 25 foot cliff as well as a small jump spot for kids (my 4 year old jumped from the small spot). I did go up to the 25 foot jump (along with about 30 other people). Jumping was not a problem at all because you walk up to the edge and simply walk off for the jump. They don't give you anytime to look around, think, or get scared. 30 people jumped off in less than 7-8 minutes. It felt great!! The ride back to the main store was much shorter; about 15 minutes. Overall we had a great time and it was well worth it.

Thank you for a wonderful experience at the Dillon Marine and our visit to the Steep Lakeside Tiki…read moreBar. Tyler was the kindest man, he assisted Greg, my husband who has a slow shuffle gait. Tyler was very gracious and gave Greg a lift to the loo (a bit of a distance for the elderly "LOL" but not the young at heart). Tyler also offered his assistance when we were ready to leave the marine, which he did, he gave Greg a ride in the cart to the car. He settled my husband in and rolled down the windows for him as I settled up the tab after a delicious meal.

The staff was very helpful scheduling the class needed to sail the day we rented one of their…read moreCatalina 22's. Boat was fun and in good shape.

Our boat ride with Captain Phil was fabulous. We were awestruck with the beauty of the lake and…read moreviews of the mountain peaks. Phil took us to lovely vantage points and knew so much about the history of region. He even positioned the boat in front of vistas and took photos of us to remember this fabulous trip. I highly recommend that you add this boat ride to your visit in Summit County!

I booked a boat tour for 6 of my high school friends for our yearly reunion. we had a stinking…read moreBLAST! Captain Phil was absolutely wonderful, and he truly made our entire trip! He was extremely laid back, and he was like our own personal butler! If we needed a cerveza, water, snack, bathroom break or all of the above, he was on top of it. He answered any questions we had about the lake and its history. He took countless pics for us, and we all enjoyed so many laughs together! He was a true CAPTAIN! thanks for all of the fun memories we made Captain Phil!

Our family of 5 had an amazing day on our Eagle River all day rafting trip. Ryan, our rafting…read moreguide, made our trip one to remember. He was conversational, patient, and above all competent. This was our 7th rafting experience and our favorite! Thanks for providing us a day to remember. (There is not an option to get pictures but our guide made sure to take a few at lunch. Also, if you get cold easily, take the splash jacket...especially if you're in the front of the boat!)

Absolutely amazing. We went with our 6, 8 and 1 year olds and they did an excellent job of keeping…read morethem safe. It was more fun than we could have expected! Thanks Ryan! (Photo taken during a calm part of the river... there were rapids!)

We just went on a short Guide trip with Andrew. It was the best experience we have had in years. I…read morehave lived in Grand Lake for over 10 years, and I highly recommend a fishing trip with Andrew!!!

It was my husband's birthday so we rented a pontoon boat. The boat was fantastic, the weather was…read moreokay, we had a blast. If we had any issues we called and within 10 minutes we had service. We definitely will be renting from Beacon again. Love Love these guys and their service. Thank You, FISHPIG and Family

I had a really fun day at Grand Lake when I was visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. I spent an…read moreentire day here and enjoyed walking along the shores of the lake. I was craving to get into the water after seeing all the kayaks out there. Mountain Paddlers made it really easy for me to rent a kayak. You can rent online ahead of time or they take walk-ups if there are kayaks available. You can reserve either a solo or tandem kayak on an hourly basis at the Kayak Shak near the beach. After making payment, you then take your receipt to the loading area to get into your kayak. There are staff members on hand to help you into your kayak. The kayaks are comfortable and sturdy and suitable for all ages. The staff went over the boundaries of the lake with me and the fun places to go exploring. They also gave me a dry bag to put my phone and keys in. I had a blast kayaking all around Grand Lake. It is such a beautiful lake and there is lots to explore. I really enjoyed the mountain views and the fresh air. I was able to make my way over to Shadow Mountain Lake. I highly recommend checking out Mountain Paddlers if you are spending a day here. The rental process was simple and the service was great.

Access to both Grand Lake and Shadow Mountain Lake via a channel connecting the two. AMAZING views…read moreof Rocky Mountain National Park. Lots of birds and dragonflies. Drew gave great instructions for different levels of experience and time commitment. Go before 10am for the early bird discount (they'll honor it for extended hours if you start before 10am, and you'll avoid the crowds). Shadow Mountain Lake is so peaceful and not as many people there. The crowds show up around 11-12pm. Fantastic experience!

This is our go-to for kayak rentals when we are in Grand Lake for the weekend…read more They have all the water craft options and generally sell out so book in advance or go early. This year we went down at 10am to beat the crowds and all the kayaks were rented. By 10:30 we were on the water but it can be busy. People are nice taking your money. 3hrs in a single kayak costs around $75 plus tax. Not cheap but worth it. They offer life jackets and surly service on the dock. Located right off the beach on the east end of town and next to the marina coffee shop. Easy access and not much parking at the marina. Use the public lots.

BUYERS BEWARE! TOTAL SCAM! My husband and I had never…read morebeen on a motorboat much less driven one ourselves. A young man who was very nice helped us get on, he explained that we should stay 150 yards away from the shore to avoid any damage to the boat/propeller. We did exactly that, because it was literally our first time and we were very afraid of causing any damage. Upon return to the dock, a young employee was very matter of fact with a very stern expression and demeanor, telling us that we damaged the propeller. He did ask us if we recall hitting anything, and we did not... He then began to explain that we obviously did because the propeller was damaged and we were gonna have to pay for it. He then started throwing out numbers for the cost of the replacement. We were very adamant that we did not hit anything or go towards the shore as instructed. We asked for a manager, and Kevin Cox, the very confrontational manager, came walking out, holding the propeller up to my face, telling my husband and I that this is damage that we caused! He then began telling us that we are gonna pay for it, end of story! When I gave a rebuttal, telling him that I felt like this was a scam, he began to tell me that he knows for a fact that we drove near the shore! He began to make a scene and try to shame us in front of other customers... And when we responded, telling him he was full of it... He then called the police and told the police that we were causing a "verbal disturbance". We feel that he knew that the police could not force us to pay for the part so that was his cause for making an accusation of "verbal disturbance "! At that point, my husband said "let's go! "... Kevin Cox replied, "oh you're gonna leave, that means I have to go with you!"We walked about 3/4 of a mile and he followed the entire way. At that point, we sat down on a park bench... And he just stood there. We finally just got up and told him to quit following us and he stayed behind as we took off. We circled back around and to get our vehicle which was parked on their property... And saw a police officer there. We flagged the officer down, to speak with him about the matter. The officer was very courteous and friendly, and remained neutral. He did say that it was a possibility that we did cause the damage and didn't feel it, or know it and that Kevin Cox was probably going to charge our credit card for the cost of the propeller...he also stated that if we dispute the charges, he could potentially take us to Small Claims Court! It was a good thing I video recorded Fred's demeanor and him following us because I was able to show the police officer who let us walk because we did nothing wrong. Horrible customer service, a big time scam, by the way, the propellers are plastic... Which I believe is why they are easily damaged... But Kevin Cox told us that we were lucky it was plastic because if it was metal, it would cost double the amount!! ‍