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
Alex P
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: ROARING FORK
Site 60 requires walking past other sites to access, but it is a gorgeous view and private on most sides. The lakeview sites are close to each other and require you to walk into your site from the parking lot, but they have unbeatable views and lake access! Especially clean vault toilets! We saw lots of moose and a marmot from our site, and could just look out at the beauty on all sides for hours.
We were quickly warned about a bear who had become accustomed to food due to bad camping habits, and some of our neighbors still left garbage out. If you don't keep a spotless campsite, you shouldn't be camping here. Appreciated the great communication from camp hosts!!
Christina S
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG ROCK
The site was clean and great! Check fire regulations, we really missed the campfires, but that's weather, not the site's fault. Great hike down the road at the lake!
Sara A
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: ROARING FORK
Love this place - wish the reservations opened up earlier, but other than that clean place, friendly staff.
John R
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: BIG ROCK
Very nice. If you have a driver side slide, site 15 may be difficult to center thru the two large trees. Couldn’t fit so our steps were right near the drop. Trees even had some previous damage.
Lance M
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: MORA
Bathrooms are spotless and very well maintained.
Jennifer J
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: MORA
Scenery is breath taking. The water is prestine. The trailheads are well kept and well marked all the way through. The trails are difficult and crossing water is common. This is the perfect book reading place or a favorite for any outdoor enthusiast.
Jennifer J
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: ROARING FORK
Centralized spot, close to restrooms, this spot has 2 neighbors with no privacy. Restrooms are clean. Short walk to the lake. It is accessible and easy to carry SUP or kayak. Has a bear box and fire pit.
rue m
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: MORA
I really liked this campground. This spot specifically was across from the bathrooms which was nice as opposed to the one thats directly next to it which wouldnt have much privacy as people go to throw away their trash and use the bathrooms. Its also near the end of the loop so not really any people walking by. Theres enough trees for privacy and a large hill behind with a nice overlook if you walk to the top. I did hear campers to my left and right but luckily they were quiet. Also keep in mind theres a stage 2 fire ban going on in Grand County right now. That means only propane grills are allowed which is probably going to be for weeks or months. Kind of puts a damper on the whole camping experience.
Carol F
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: ROARING FORK
Beautiful location! Near water, great for paddling. Camp spots are small, mostly exposed, windy, and plenty of bugs
Wade E
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BIG ROCK
The bathrooms in Moraine Park loop were pristine. The hostess were great. It was disappointing that there was no water and that the 25% discount for there being no water was only applicable for online reservations.
It was also disappointing that the host for the Big Rock loop was never around. I checked 3 times a day for 5 days. Only on the last was she available and by then her services were no longer needed.
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. |
