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
Brandon R
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: BIG ROCK
Big Rock campground was great. We had deer graze through out campsite and the sites were far enough apart that we didn’t feel crowded. The latrines were not stinky thanks to some air fresheners someone had placed in them.
Jonas M
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: BIG ROCK
No water available with no notice and 15 miles of gravel road to get some, very disappointed!
Alexandra C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BIG ROCK
Arrives at the site that I PAID for, only to find that someone was already set up there and there was no way to contact anyone to help sort it out. I traveled with three small kids and had to park in a parking area with no way to set up our tent or cook them anything because some rude person had decided to take our site
Phillip B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: ROARING FORK
Great spot
Tom E
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: ROARING FORK
Great place. Lack of potable water not ideal, but workable.
Susan C
VerifiedJuly 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BIG ROCK
We loved Arapaho Bay. Monarch Lake and Lake Granby can’t be beat. Nice, well-kept campground!
Ken K
VerifiedJuly 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: ROARING FORK
Great place to stay
Ken K
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: ROARING FORK
It is a beautiful place to stay. The water is cold but we did swim. We also saw two moose in the morning.
Enjoy
Phillip W
July 12, 2021
We have camped here for several years. This year the place seamed run down with no water, trash around the camp site, overflowing trash bins, and unfriendly camp hosts.
Donna S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: ROARING FORK
The Arapaho Bay boat ramp was closed, despite the fact that everyone with camping reservations had received an email the week prior stating that it was definitely open. I called the reservations dept. and they had absolutely no information on it and could not direct me to anyone that did. We had to drive all the way back around to launch the boat which was incredibly frustrating!
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. |
