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About Arapaho Bay
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- 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
Jessica A
VerifiedJuly 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: BIG ROCK
Be bear aware and clean out your car and store items in the bear containers. Grand lake is a great spot for supplies, meals and to hang out. Lots of water activities and hiking to enjoy.
Alicia R
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: ROARING FORK
This was a beautiful area - quiet and clean. Hosts were very nice. The only complaint I have is RECREATION.GOV FAILED TO TELL US THERE WAS NO WATER AVAILABLE at the campground and we had to drive into Granby, buy $200 worth of containers, and get them filled at the water sanitation district.
Charles W
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: BIG ROCK
Beware of the road to the campground! Washboard and even after the county graded it while we were there, it was still bad in places.
Bryce H
July 8, 2026
Camp host was a great guy and very helpful
Jamie D
VerifiedJuly 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: MORA
It’s a lovely site with unobstructed views of the lake, which due to the drought is a half hour’s walk away. The trees provide a good bit of privacy.
Dawn S
VerifiedJuly 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 077, Loop: ROARING FORK
The campground was great as usual, however the access road CR 6 was in such bad shape it detracted from making it a great experience. It is a shame that the road commission cannot maintain this road since it receives a lot of recreational traffic from both the campground as well as fishing and beaching. This road was also bad last year when we visited Roaring Fork. We will probably not be visiting next year due to the terrible road (CR 6).
Ed F
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: ROARING FORK
Not a fan of this campground. There's 8 mi of badly maintained washboard gravel road that will shake out your fillings. Because of current drought conditions Lake Granby was extremely low and not attractive for kayaking. Campsites are ok, but nothing special. We opted to leave after one night because the potential for damage to our rig and the desire to be closer to the water for camping.
Kim K
VerifiedJuly 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: BIG ROCK
We have been coming here for around 10 years. The camping is always fantastic. It is such a beautiful area. This year the campground host was awful. He was very aggressive with his truck. He would shout at you when speaking to you. He would block the whole road with his truck for no reason. He was unable to control loud campers. He was very rude to my son. I hope he will not be asked back. He made it and very unpleasant camping trip.
Samantha S
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BIG ROCK
This was our second trip to arapahoe bay this year. As always we had a great experience. The new camp host Alan is amazing. Alan keeps everything clean, he is so very helpful and always willing to help you out. Looking forward to another trip out this year.
Bill P
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: BIG ROCK
The camp host, Alan, was very welcoming and helpful.
For such a popular spot, it was fairly quiet.
The campground and sites were clean.
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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