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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (888)
What Guests Are Saying
Arapaho Bay offers a beautiful campground experience with friendly and helpful hosts, clean facilities, and access to scenic hiking trails and Monarch Lake. While some campers noted the proximity of sites and occasional noise, many appreciated the serene environment and wildlife sightings, including bears and moose. However, the lake's low water levels due to drought were a common concern, along with issues related to vehicle fees and road conditions. Overall, visitors enjoyed their stays and expressed a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Arapaho Bay offers a beautiful campground experience with friendly and helpful hosts, clean facilities, and access to scenic hiking trails and Monarch Lake. While some campers noted the proximity of sites and occasional noise, many appreciated the serene environment and wildlife sightings, including bears and moose. However, the lake's low water levels due to drought were a common concern, along with issues related to vehicle fees and road conditions. Overall, visitors enjoyed their stays and expressed a desire to return.
Review Summary
Joseph V
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: ROARING FORK
Excellent spot, but you’ll definitely need to bring some shade. It is a bit of a hike up the hill from the parking spot, but a little closer if you drive around and go up from the vault toilets. There’s another site close through the trees that was unoccupied while I was there. That site will need to walk through this site to get to vault toilets. You can hear the water through what I’ll call the spillway(couldn’t find the source but didn’t look hard). There’s a great little shop at the entrance to the campsite for wood and stuff. Great view of the bay. Overall a great site if you don’t have a lot of gear to haul up.
Joseph V
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: ROARING FORK
Excellent spot, but you’ll definitely need to bring some shade. It is a bit of a hike up the hill from the parking spot, but a little closer if you drive around and go up from the vault toilets. There’s another site close through the trees that was unoccupied while I was there. That site will need to walk through this site to get to vault toilets. You can hear the water through what I’ll call the spillway(couldn’t find the source but didn’t look hard). There’s a great little shop at the entrance to the campsite for wood and stuff. Great view of the bay. Overall a great site if you don’t have a lot of gear to haul up.
Kyle B
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BIG ROCK
Beware of ARAPAHO VALLEY RANCH!!!
We camped at the Big Rock loop which is situated right next to Arapaho Valley Ranch which occasionally hosts private events. I am not exactly sure what was happening there but all night Friday & Saturday we kept hearing a crowd "WOOOH"'ing and there was a live band playing until 10 PM. Not exactly the peaceful camping experience we were hoping for.
Kyle B
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BIG ROCK
Beware of ARAPAHO VALLEY RANCH!!!
We camped at the Big Rock loop which is situated right next to Arapaho Valley Ranch which occasionally hosts private events. I am not exactly sure what was happening there but all night Friday & Saturday we kept hearing a crowd "WOOOH"'ing and there was a live band playing until 10 PM. Not exactly the peaceful camping experience we were hoping for.
Leah M
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MORA
Amazing location and fall colors
Leah M
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MORA
Amazing location and fall colors
Ryan T
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: ROARING FORK
I have stayed at this campground many times over the years. The bathrooms have always been clean along with the campsite. However, on more than one occasion, there has been issues with water being available. This past trip there was no water available - but at least it was communicated prior and I was given a partial refund.
Ryan T
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: ROARING FORK
I have stayed at this campground many times over the years. The bathrooms have always been clean along with the campsite. However, on more than one occasion, there has been issues with water being available. This past trip there was no water available - but at least it was communicated prior and I was given a partial refund.
Pamela Cobb H
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: ROARING FORK
Pleasant host, great campsite overlooking the lake, bear boxes were clean, water was closed but partial refund was provided. Long entrance road for a bumpy vehicle but a beautiful drive. Fun little store and campground lodge nearby. They stock essentials and even had free chicken eggs! Would highly recommend the campsite.
Pamela Cobb H
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: ROARING FORK
Pleasant host, great campsite overlooking the lake, bear boxes were clean, water was closed but partial refund was provided. Long entrance road for a bumpy vehicle but a beautiful drive. Fun little store and campground lodge nearby. They stock essentials and even had free chicken eggs! Would highly recommend the campsite.
Location & Directions for Arapaho Bay
9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO 80465 United States
Elevation: 2,536 ft
Getting There
From the intersection of U.S. Highways 40 and 34 in Granby, head north on Highway 34 for about 5 mi to County Road 6. Go east for 9 mi to the campground.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 34, which is approximately 5 miles south from the intersection with U.S. Highway 40 in Granby.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Stay at the campsite you reserved; swapping is not permitted.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Utilities
- No water connections or utility hookups for RVs.
Wildlife & food storage
- Keep your campsite clean and avoid food attractants to ensure safety from bears.
Safety & rules
- All boats must be inspected to prevent invasive species.
Fees & deposits
- Admission fees apply for the Arapaho National Recreation Area: $5 for one day, $10 for three days, $15 for a week, $30 for a year.
Site capacity
- Some sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of reservation start or will be re-rented.
- Tents must be set up on the designated pads.
General
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Fires & fuel
- Obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent harmful organisms.
- Fire restrictions may apply during hot, dry weather; campfires might be prohibited.
Vehicles & parking
- Extra vehicles incur a fee of $8 per vehicle per night, payable to the camphost.
- Vehicles must fit on the designated parking spur; off-road parking is not allowed.
Pets
- All pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation modifications must be made before the start date through Recreation.gov.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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