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Arapaho Bay

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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Arapaho Bay

The Arapaho Bay Campground is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area on Lake Granby, southeast of Grand Lake. Visitors enjoy the area for its great boating, fishing and hiking opportunities. 

Number of accommodations: 64

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

64 Sites Available

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🚐 003, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 004, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 005, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 006, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 007, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 008, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 009, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 010, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 011, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 012, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 013, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 014, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 015, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 016, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 017, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 018, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 019, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 020, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 022, Loop: BIG ROCK
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🚐 023, Loop: MORA
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🚐 024, Loop: MORA
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🚐 025, Loop: MORA
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🚐 026, Loop: MORA
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028, Loop: MORA
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 031, Loop: MORA
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🚐 032, Loop: MORA
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🚐 035, Loop: MORA
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🚐 036, Loop: MORA
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🚐 040, Loop: MORA
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🚐 041, Loop: MORA
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🚐 046, Loop: MORA
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🚐 051, Loop: MORA
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🚐 053, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 054, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 055, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 056, Loop: ROARING FORK
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058, Loop: ROARING FORK
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059, Loop: ROARING FORK
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060, Loop: ROARING FORK
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061, Loop: ROARING FORK
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062, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 063, Loop: ROARING FORK
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064, Loop: ROARING FORK
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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065, Loop: ROARING FORK
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066, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 068, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 069, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 070, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 072, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 073, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 074, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 075, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 076, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 077, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 078, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 079, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 080, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 081, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 082, Loop: ROARING FORK
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🚐 083, Loop: ROARING FORK
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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.

Review Summary

4.4
400 reviews
5
70.0%
280
4
16.8%
67
3
5.3%
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2
3.8%
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Lan N

Verified

September 18, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: BIG ROCK

4

Our campsite had ample space. We especially liked that the park table was longer than the usual ones. We only stayed one night though because it was too cold for us the next night and the night we did stay, it was extremely windy. I would not recommend staying on a windy night because the next morning, there was a fallen tree in the campsite that would’ve hit a parked car if one had been there. But seems like a perfect place to stay when there’s nicer weather!

Chris D

Verified

September 10, 2020 Stayed at: 024, Loop: MORA

5

We have camped here several times over the last couple of years. Always a delight. Stunning sunsets and plenty of activities close by. Always very well maintained. Camp hosts are especially helpful.

Nicholas F

Verified

September 9, 2020 Stayed at: 063, Loop: ROARING FORK

4

A great spot, well maintained and beautiful tent sites. Not a ton of tree coverage but great views in all directions.

Laura H

Verified

August 30, 2020 Stayed at: 082, Loop: ROARING FORK

5

Clear, perfect water on the lake. It’s perfect for having a quiet paddle and watching the osprey nest. Sites are sometimes close together, but the waterfront ones can’t be beat! We will come back next year!

john w

Verified

August 30, 2020 Stayed at: 065, Loop: ROARING FORK

5

Great spot

Jamie M

Verified

August 26, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: MORA

5

It was amazing! So beautiful and relaxing. We camped close to the water and had a blast. The on-site host was really nice and helpful. We are definitely going back.

Tyler C

August 26, 2020

5

Amazingly beautiful.

Susan K

Verified

August 21, 2020 Stayed at: 041, Loop: MORA

3

Pro: next to a lake where kids amd adults had a great time playing im the water. We also saw a moose for the 1st time, amd were about 35 minutes away from the grand village entrance to rocky MT N. P.
Coms: bear area and no bear lockers, vault pit toilets, amd water was far from campsite. Little shade amd the heat was enough to cause the metal tent stakes to feel burning hot. Left after the 1st night even though we had paid for 2 nights.

Michele M

Verified

August 21, 2020 Stayed at: 028, Loop: MORA

5

Beautiful campsite. We were able to change sites because they are not all the same size and some won't work for 8 people even though that's what it says unless all 8 people are in one tent. The tent pads need to be bigger to accommodate 2 to 3 tents. Not all sites can do that. We LOVED the camp hosts - Jackie & Chris. Management is lucky to have them. They kept the campground clean and quiet. They were very friendly and provided information about the area. We already booked again for a couple of weeks from now and are looking forward to staying next summer.

Kimberly K

August 18, 2020

5

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Location Arapaho Bay

Address:
9054 U.S Hwy 285
Morrison, CO, 80465
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 40.1194 / -105.756

Elevation: 2536 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

You must stay in the campsite you reserved. Site-swapping is not allowed.

General

No RV water connections or utility hookups are available.

General

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

General

Boats are subject to inspection to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels

General

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

General

Sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis during and outside the reservation season

General

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests

General

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.

General

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. 

General

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.

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