About Arapaho Bay
Number of accommodations: 64
Campground Amenities
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Lake Access
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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
Jennifer S
VerifiedJune 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: MORA
the campsites are very small and right on top of each other; very little privacy. The areas to fish around the lake are minimal and hiking trails are a pretty good distance away. The campground is several miles away from nearby stores so if you need to pick up anything you may have forgotten, do so before getting to the campgrounds.
Keith R
VerifiedJune 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: ROARING FORK
The place was clean with beautiful views. But I dont want to compete with others for space.
Darlene P
VerifiedJune 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: ROARING FORK
Great site! Clean bathrooms. BRING YOUR OWN WATER. Firewood for sale.
Patrick Y
June 22, 2020
We stayed at site 21 in Big Rock. It was a fine site, lots of shade but not very close to the water.
The Monarch Lake parking situation was pretty crazy on Saturday. We had (with little kids) a better time parking down at the Roaring Fork trailhead and following the Knight Ridge trail down a ways to get a nice beach spot on Lake Granby.
Rebecca F
VerifiedJune 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: MORA
When I reserved my site, it said max RV length of 26ft. My camper is 24 ft, so I thought "no problem". I was camping with 2 other moms for a relaxing girl's getaway. (I camp almost every weekend.. they had never been). Thanks to the rude campground host, it was anything but relaxing. We weren't causing any problems. There wasn't room for me to park my short-bed truck at my site in the same direction as my camper, so I parked horizontally, barely going beyond the campsite rails for my site. He would come over and tell me I need to move it or I'm getting a ticket. I had it parked against the front of my camper so tightly that we had to walk through the trees to get to our camper from the road. I would move it as much more as I could, which was possibly 2 more inches, and he'd say that was better. It felt like, because we were women, he thought he could berate us and talk down to us. When I told him I should be allowed to have one vehicle at my campsite, he condescendingly told me "When you book anything that ends in .gov, this is what you should expect." Treated me like obviously I don't know anything about camping. I camp almost every weekend with my two kids alone. I'm pretty sure I know what the norm is for campsites. I've also never had a bad experience with any host, because they are usually really awesome people. Positives: The bathrooms were clean, and the campground was beautiful as always. Just wish we could have enjoyed it without this guy's harassment.
Sandra M
June 21, 2020
A wonderful place...
Bea G
VerifiedJune 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: ROARING FORK
This campground is a family favorite. We come every year and have never been disappointed by the hospitality of the camp managers and the unparalleled beauty of Arapahoe Bay!
Dave B
June 15, 2020
Great experience.
Justin R
VerifiedJune 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 082, Loop: ROARING FORK
This was our second trip here and it did not disappoint! Arapahoe Bay is an incredibly beautiful area. From our campsite (one of the "less" desirable ones, a little further from the water), we could constantly hear the Roaring Fork creek/river, which is a wonderful sound to listen to especially when you are going to sleep at night. Views in either directions are fantastic, and the sunsets are like none other... no words to really describe. Helpful, polite, and professional camp host. Bathrooms are cleaned diligently by staff what appeared to be at least twice daily. Highly recommended!
Lawrence K
VerifiedJune 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: MORA
Excellent location, Lake is beautiful. Hiking, fishing, kayaking!
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. |
