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The Blue River is a tributary of the Colorado River, approximately 65 miles in the U.S. state of Colorado. It rises in southern Summit County, on the western side of the continental divide in the Ten Mile Range, near Quandary Peak. It flows north past Blue River and Breckenridge, then through the Dillon Reservoir near Dillon. North of Dillon it flows NNW along the eastern slope of the Gore Range and joins the Colorado at Kremmling. The Green Mountain Dam, 13 miles upstream from Kremmling, forms the Green Mountain Reservoir, providing hydroelectric power and diversionary water for irrigation, as part of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. The dam is a project of the United States Bureau of Reclamation. With so much greenery and natural water surrounding the town of Blue River, it's a wonderful place for adventurers and glampers to visit. Explore Blue River, Colorado for the ultimate weekend getaway in nature! Discover the best glamping getaways in Blue River, Colorado