About Arapaho Bay
Number of accommodations: 64
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
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
Tom S
VerifiedJune 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: MORA
Beautiful place in Colorado to visit. Monarch Lake is an extrodinary walk
ANDREW B
VerifiedJune 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: ROARING FORK
Great place, not sure why the water was shut off during Covid but everything else was open but we still love the area
Claire A
VerifiedFebruary 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: ROARING FORK
What a truly beautiful location! From stellar water views, majestic Rocky Mountain peaks, lovely wildlife encounters, pristine Nature trails, gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, epic stargazing and serene peace and quiet, Lake Granby does not disappoint. And they're pet friendly! Because the campground is quite a distance in from the nearest small town of Granby, visitors to Arapaho Bay do need to be mindful to bring all supplies with them needed for their stay. Anything forgotten can be purchased at the grocery stores and hardware stores in town, just before heading to the campsite. Especially the extra parking pass, as visitors need to display 2 on the dash of their vehicle. One for their reservation at Arapaho Bay itself and the other for the National Forest. (True Value in Granby sells the Forestry pass. Its probably best to purchase it there, as sometimes the self serve machine closer to the campground is broken and then you have to turn around and go all of the way back.) There are basic facilities in Arapaho Bay, providing cleaner-than-expected eco-friendly toilets and drinkable water but that's it. Definitely arrive as close to check-in time as possible, to make sure to use the daylight to ones advantage. It becomes pitch black as soon as the sun sets so it'd be best to drive in on the long and windy dirt road, find one's reserved campsite, set up tents, walk around to familiarize oneself with the area, etc., well before 4pm. For those unfamiliar with Colorado mountain weather, definitely pack cold weather clothes and bedding. Temperatures drop quickly after sunset and can easily dip into the 40's overnight, even in August! Everyone we met in the campsite couldn't have been friendlier and the staff who comes by on golf carts every once in a while were very helpful. For stays in the Summer peak season months, be sure to book reservations as far in advance as possible, the sites fill up quickly and often stay that way. Enjoy this true gem!
Alex Y
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MORA
Arapahoe Bay Campground is one of my favorite camping locations. The views are gorgeous, and access to water is fantastic. The only downside is the lack of tree cover and shade, but once all the trees grow back in, that will be perfect too! Just bring a shade structure if close to the water, and be prepared to collapse it when the wind picks up off the lake.
Joan M
January 15, 2020
We really enjoyed our camp trip but would like to get the sites closer to the lake this year.
Kristopher P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: ROARING FORK
Had a great time. Host was friendly and sold us firewood. Rather windy on this trip but nothing to be done about that. Neighbor campers were also friendly and offered us some cookies. Gorgeous views and a nice little hike along the coast of the lake.
Dennis B
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: ROARING FORK
great campsite and always clean!
Brian D
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MORA
Great location. Nice, clean sites.
Michele M
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: MORA
Great view of lake Granby. Trails nearby. Beware mosquitoes.
Curt M
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: BIG ROCK
The Host was delightful. The campground area was clean and quiet.
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. |
