About Arapaho Bay
Number of accommodations: 64
Campground Amenities
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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
Larissa K
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: ROARING FORK
We have gone camping here every year for the past 6 years. We love it! Clean, friendly, well kept camp sites. Camp managers are amazing.
Location is absolutely beautiful!! Kayaking, swimming, hiking, biking.. it has it all!
Danny G
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: MORA
it so clean and nice relaxing view.
Joseph C
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: MORA
This is a great campground and I love the individual site bear lockers. They make leaving for the day and/or putting things away at night incredibly easy. I wish every campground in bear country had these.
Gary B
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: MORA
It was great to be right by the lake. We were able to kayak right from our camp site. It is worth the long drive to get back to the campground.
Mark K
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: BIG ROCK
Beautiful location with lakes, mountains, streams, trails, access. SOLID host who keeps a tight ship - CLEAN bathrooms.
Patricia C
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: BIG ROCK
Our family spent 4 days at the BIG ROCK - Arapaho Bay. We LOVED the place. We were so Lucky to get someone like Paula helping us as she could on the campsite area. She is a plus at the campsite for sure. It was our first time camping and we for sure will be back. Thanks Paula.
Anna B
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: ROARING FORK
Beautiful campsite, clean facilities and a wonderful experience!
Allison L
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: MORA
Our site was tight to get into with our 32' trailer, (site 23-moraine loop) but once we were in there it is a very private spot and close to the water. I have camped for many years and this is the nicest, friendliest camp host I have ever encountered. There were moose and a bear in the area so be sure to clean up at night!
Taylor L
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: ROARING FORK
Gorgeous campground! We stayed at site 060 for 2 nights and enjoyed almost every minute of it. As visible by the aerial map, this site is pretty close to others (~30-40ft?) but the noise of the roaring fork creek coming down from the mountains drowned everything out and we rarely heard our camp neighbors or passers-by on the nearby trail. Vault toilets and water spigot nearby well maintained and clean! Camp host nearby to purchase firewood on site and answer questions. No parking directly at this spot and when we arrived someone was in our designated parking spot but quickly noticed and moved! Only downside is that there is very little to no shade at this campground due to some past forestation issues, but lots of young trees growing slowly! One tall pine near this site. The shoreline of Arapaho Bay is extremely close and the water is refreshing. Sites are equipped with a standard tent pad, picnic table, bear box, and what looks liked a pretty new fire pit/grill. Would absolutely stay again but prepare for the lack of shade in the heat of the day.
Leslie B
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: MORA
We stayed on the Moraine loop and had a great stay! Some sites like the one we chose back up to the bay and provide excellent kayak launching spots and beach access. The noise of the Roaring Fork cascades provided white noise for a good night's sleep.
Two cautions... The campground is snuggled up at the end of a mountain valley; overnight temperatures were significantly lower than any local forecast. The low at the Sunset Point campground just up the road was in the 50s, but we woke up with a frosty tent! And second, the campground is near prime moose territory; signs of moose were apparent nearby to our camp site, and fresh overnight! Be very cautious in the area and do not approach moose; dogs might not be a great idea as moose react aggressively to dogs.
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. |
