About Arapaho Bay
Number of accommodations: 64
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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 (800)
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
Michael B
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG ROCK
Arapahoe Bay is a very popular camping area sitting between Lake Granby and the Indian Peaks Wilderness. There are some real problems with this area though. There are a large number of condo-sized RV's that frequent this camping area. Unfortunately, these RV's are not restricted to particular areas or limited in their number. At night one hears the constant hum of their heating/air conditioning systems.
Particularly annoying on this trip was that there was No Water available at any of the campsites- (not a big problem for the bus-sized RV's camping near us). That meant driving 15 or so miles into Granby to find potable water. This is unacceptable and put regular campers, you know, tents and pop-ups in a real bind. The camp host at Roaring Creek did have a small tank of water to dole out.
Why didn't Recreation.gov warn us of the water situation before leaving for the site? One has to wonder. It would have been a minimal courtesy and not that hard to post on your site. Having to deal with finding water was an inconvenience for some and a real problem for others who may have arrived late in the day to set up camp and then finding No Water to be found!
This shows a real disregard for campers who are forced to use your site to schedule a reservation and have no other alternative.
You and the NFS should really try to get your act together. Right now I would have to say you "suck".
Paul S
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BIG ROCK
There was no communication from you or warning about there being no water. And once we arrived and discovered that reality, there was also no information available regarding where we could get water. Other campers were facing the same situation. Very irresponsible on your part!
Cristina M
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: BIG ROCK
We stayed at Big Rock the smell of the pine were amazing. Having the water so close was an absolute delight. Please note there is no accessable water at the Big Rock campground. There has been for a few years and will take a few years to fix, your government. They have a 1000 plus barrel up past the Bay Moraine. The water barrel get filled maybe daily, not to sure. You can also go to Stillwater RV & campground toward Grand Lake to get some water too. Fill it up. We loved the campground.
Tracie T
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: MORA
Beautiful campground. Site was more private then many of them (site 32 MORA) which appreciated. Short walk down the hill to the water. Beautiful mountain/river/valley view.
Cristina M
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: BIG ROCK
We stayed at Big Rock the smell of the pine were amazing. Having the water so close was an absolute delight. Please note there is no accessable water at the Big Rock campground. There has been for a few years and will take a few years to fix, your government. They have a 1000 plus barrel up past the Bay Moraine. The water barrel get filled maybe daily, not to sure. You can also go to Stillwater RV & campground toward Grand Lake to get some water too. Fill it up. We loved the campground.
Tracie T
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: MORA
Beautiful campground. Site was more private then many of them (site 32 MORA) which appreciated. Short walk down the hill to the water. Beautiful mountain/river/valley view.
kelly p
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: ROARING FORK
Love this camping area!!! 10 out of 10.
Suzanne H
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MORA
There are very few good water view campsites that have shade which made camping miserable on full sun days. There is very little shade overall in this campground. It is an 8 mile drive in on a dirt road from highway 34 which means 30+ minutes in and out each day to leave the campground. The water main was broken at the campground which made it very inconvenient and difficult to obtain water from a neighboring campground. All in all, it. Good experience - pick another campground!
kelly p
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: ROARING FORK
Love this camping area!!! 10 out of 10.
Suzanne H
VerifiedJune 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: MORA
There are very few good water view campsites that have shade which made camping miserable on full sun days. There is very little shade overall in this campground. It is an 8 mile drive in on a dirt road from highway 34 which means 30+ minutes in and out each day to leave the campground. The water main was broken at the campground which made it very inconvenient and difficult to obtain water from a neighboring campground. All in all, it. Good experience - pick another campground!
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.1194 / -105.756
Elevation: 2536 feet
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: June 5, 2026
