About Arapaho Bay
Number of accommodations: 64
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Lake Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (400)
What Guests Are Saying
Arapaho Bay is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly hosts who prioritize camper safety. Many reviews highlight the well-maintained campsites, scenic views, and access to water activities like paddleboarding. While some guests noted issues with campsite proximity to the lake and occasional noise from nearby events, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Arapaho Bay is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly hosts who prioritize camper safety. Many reviews highlight the well-maintained campsites, scenic views, and access to water activities like paddleboarding. While some guests noted issues with campsite proximity to the lake and occasional noise from nearby events, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Ronda F
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: ROARING FORK
Wade, the caretaker, was so considerate and helpful! Swimming and paddle boarding and sailing in the lake, gorgeous views, campfires, a group of 25 of us…all incredible and we will be coming back every summer. There are bear boxes at each site and 3 water pumps and 3 very well kept restrooms throughout Roaring Fork. We loved it!
Ragan M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: ROARING FORK
The camp ground was vert clean. Bathrooms were immaculate. Campground host was constantly working, cleaning , or pulling weeds.
Jeremiah O
VerifiedAugust 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: ROARING FORK
Beautiful spot!
Marysue H
VerifiedAugust 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: ROARING FORK
Beautiful location. We could hike, paddle and bike right from our site. Will be booking again!!
Christopher W
August 4, 2023
The campground hosts were very nice, informative, and really did a great job of maintaining the facilities. The restrooms were spotless (the best I have experienced in any USFS campground) and completely supplied for the entire week.
Our campsite was clean and ready for tent camping with a large level tent site that had a mixed gravel base. The tent site drained rain water very well. Although it rained every day, we did not have mud anywhere.
Lake access is easy.
We are planning to go back in 2024.
C F
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: MORA
Very helpful camp hosts. The site was clean with a great view over the tops of the trees to the lake. Despite being an interior site it felt fairly private. The restrooms were incredibly clean and the camp grounds looked well maintained throughout. The ten pad space is adequate but the hill side location minimizes free space. We did manage to fit a large and small tent on the site but it was not ideal. There is only one parking space here.
Alison B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BIG ROCK
Great place, beautiful & quiet campground.
Mitzi W
VerifiedAugust 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: ROARING FORK
Great!
REBECCA H
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: MORA
beautiful, really nice campground right next to the lake
Lisa R
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: ROARING FORK
Beautiful, quiet, and well-kept campground tucked away from the busier areas nearby. We didn't have a view of the lake from our site, but the view of the surrounding mountains was spectacular, too. Excellent stargazing and the Knights Ridge trail right off our site was a gorgeous hike with great views of the other side of the lake and lots of cheeky marmots hanging out on the rocks. Would definitely stay here again.
Location Arapaho Bay
Address:
9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States
From the intersection of U.S. Highways 40 and 34 in Granby, head north on Highway 34 for about 5 miles to County Road 6. Go east for 9 miles to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.1194 / -105.756
Elevation: 2536 feet
Policies & Rules
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You must stay in the campsite you reserved. Site-swapping is not allowed. |
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No RV water connections or utility hookups are available. |
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This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us |
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Boats are subject to inspection to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels |
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An additional fee will be charged for admission to the Arapaho National Recreation Area; fees are $5 for one day, $10 for three days, $15 for a week or $30 for a year-long membership and can be purchased from the Forest Service or local vendors; Golden Eagle, Age and Access passports are valid for admission; call (970) 887-4100 for more information |
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Sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis during and outside the reservation season |
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis. |
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EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camphost. There is not a way to pay for extra vehicles when you make your reservation. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle. |
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Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. |
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Tents must fit on the pads provided. |
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RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 20 to 40 feet. |
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Pets must be on a hand-held leash. |
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Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date. |
