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About Arapaho Bay
Number of accommodations: 64
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (863)
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
Thomas B
VerifiedJuly 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BIG ROCK
Campground was very clean and quiet. We were visited by a bear during the night, but with food stored properly there was no issue.
Joseph G
VerifiedJuly 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: MORA
Nice and clean, right by the shore. Quiet at night too.
Patrick M
VerifiedJuly 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: BIG ROCK
This place was amazing, friendly staff, gorgeous area, had to chase off a bear every night but no issues whatsoever! Definitely coming back!
Alicia J
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: ROARING FORK
This is a nice area to camp with trails nearby. My site was in full sun, as are most the lakeside sites are close together. Bathroom is clean. During my stay, it is a drought, so the lake was deeply receded, bears are hungry from lack of food, but it’s easy to take precautions. The scenery was great. There was a wild party and no one seems to stop it and it went on until about 1 AM and the people there left food and drink out and bears visited their site in the middle of the night..
I still give it 4 stars.
Danielle B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: ROARING FORK
Just such a gorgeous campsite. The running stream at night provides the perfect white noise. I can’t wait to go back! It is sad to see the lake water has drastically reduced!
Ursula G
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: ROARING FORK
Nice and clean. Trails were well marked. No water in our loop which was disappointing.
Lindsey V
VerifiedJuly 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: MORA
Nice sites, clean facilities, great campground hosts, water play was fun, easy access to Grand Lake and RMNP, bears very active!
Beth C
VerifiedJuly 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: ROARING FORK
There should have a notice online that the lake is down to a trickle. Especially if you booked a lake side site. There were loud campers partying until all hours of the night every night. But the host charged US $8 for having a van and a car.
Scott R
VerifiedJuly 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: ROARING FORK
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Chelsea A
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BIG ROCK
Camp hosts were INCREDIBLE
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.
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.
Elevation: 2536 feet
90 mi drive to downtown Morrison (about 1 hr 59 min)
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: August 24, 2026
