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About Arapaho Bay
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (888)
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
Andrew P
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BIG ROCK
Lake Granby water levels are very low.....but the beach is bigger!
Greg F
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: MORA
Arapaho Bay camping site is excellent as it is well off the noise highways or construction sites that are so common in many of the National Forest areas. The toilets were exceptional clean, and the sites were cleaned and raked after each use. The Campground host were friendly and very helpful in providing info on things to see in area. The only drawback was a lot of the sites were not shaded in the afternoon. I did lose a fly rod somewhere in the campground on the way out!
Robin P
VerifiedAugust 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: ROARING FORK
Arapaho Bay site 73 is technically on the water, but this year there is no water in this part of Lake Granby when I was there in mid-August . Really sad to see how much the drought and lack of snow this year impacted the lake.
Kristi C
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BIG ROCK
The campsites were really close together and the campground was pretty loud. There was also some sort of lodging/camp across the road where kids were screaming until 11 at night. The camp hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable
Cynthia F
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: ROARING FORK
The only thing that was unexpected was when the camp employee told us that even though the description of the campsite said we could have 2 vehicles without paying for the extra vehicle, she told us we did have to pay for the second vehicle. The campsite said nothing about paying for the second vehicle so I thought it was quite deceptive. The camp employee told us that it was there in the fine print. Well, why not put it in the bigger print with all the other amenities of the campsite? Why put it in fine print? So apparently, they don't want to put that information up front. The other issue was the fact that the lake is being drained into Grand Lake so there is no water where the lake used to be unless you walk way out beyond the boat ramp and then you'll get to water. The water spickets in hRoaring Fork and Morraine Park were shut down. You had to go to Big Rock campgrounds to get water.
Everything else was great!
Joel S
VerifiedAugust 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BIG ROCK
The campground is surrounded by beauty, Monarch Lake is gorgeous and the 4 mi hike around the lake is a must! Bears were active in the campground. There are several hiking trails in the area to choose from. Unfortunately, Granby Lake is incredibly low this year which put a damper on water sports/fishing. The town of Grand Lake is quaint and worth a visit. We enjoyed our stay but didn't find the Big Rock campground hosts to be very personable.
Sara K
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: MORA
I had a reservation but my name was not on the site. Water level was extremely low so was disappointed.
Kathleen L
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: ROARING FORK
The setting was gorgeous with access to Monarch Lake and many wonderful hiking trails. The campground hosts were great too. The campsite itself was pretty dismal-we were afraid to sit at the picnic table as it was so splintered. We wouldn't return to the Roaring Fork campground loop of Arapahoe Bay.
Mariana S
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: MORA
I have been coming to this campground for the past 30 years. I love everything about. This year because of the lack of water the lake is the lowest I have seen. Hopefully this winter we'll get snow to fill it back up.
Charles M
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BIG ROCK
quiet spot
Location & Directions for Arapaho Bay
9054 U.S Hwy 285, Morrison, CO 80465 United States
Elevation: 2,536 ft
Getting There
From the intersection of U.S. Highways 40 and 34 in Granby, head north on Highway 34 for about 5 mi to County Road 6. Go east for 9 mi to the campground.
Highway access
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.
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: October 18, 2026
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