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About Arapaho Bay
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
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- 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
Kelly P
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BIG ROCK
Wonderful. Spacious sites. Not much privacy but so close to Rocky Mtn Ntl Park it hardly mattered. Camp host was very nice and her tri-pawed pup Grace is as sweet as can be.
Leila V
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: MORA
Clean facilities. A friendly camp host Mick who introduced himself and was around the camp area daily. Grateful for beautiful camp area even after nearby Troublesome Fire of 2020.
Kelly P
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BIG ROCK
Wonderful. Spacious sites. Not much privacy but so close to Rocky Mtn Ntl Park it hardly mattered. Camp host was very nice and her tri-pawed pup Grace is as sweet as can be.
Leila V
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: MORA
Clean facilities. A friendly camp host Mick who introduced himself and was around the camp area daily. Grateful for beautiful camp area even after nearby Troublesome Fire of 2020.
Megan B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BIG ROCK
We stayed at two of the Arapaho Bay campgrounds: Big Rock (tree covered, furthest East) and Roaring Fork (lakeside, furthest West). Both were great locations for being quiet, surrounded by few people, and launchpads for hiking up from Monarch Lake trailhead or playing in the nearby lakes. We appreciated the shelter of the Big Rock campground (both from sun & afternoon winds). And we see why Roaring Fork is nicknamed "The Hilton". We opted to pay double ($46) for a massive double site there, right on the lake and with trees perfect for hanging hammocks. Someone had left a bunch of giant rocks around the tent pad, which were mysterious and slightly annoying when we arrived. But later, when the afternoon winds turned into tent-tearing gusts, we REALLY appreciated all the boulders and had to use 1/2 inside our tent and 1/2 as outside tie-downs in an attempt not to blow away. Note: if you see big rocks, that's what they're for. V. Necessary -- tie down EVERYTHING in advance.
Megan B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BIG ROCK
We stayed at two of the Arapaho Bay campgrounds: Big Rock (tree covered, furthest East) and Roaring Fork (lakeside, furthest West). Both were great locations for being quiet, surrounded by few people, and launchpads for hiking up from Monarch Lake trailhead or playing in the nearby lakes. We appreciated the shelter of the Big Rock campground (both from sun & afternoon winds). And we see why Roaring Fork is nicknamed "The Hilton". We opted to pay double ($46) for a massive double site there, right on the lake and with trees perfect for hanging hammocks. Someone had left a bunch of giant rocks around the tent pad, which were mysterious and slightly annoying when we arrived. But later, when the afternoon winds turned into tent-tearing gusts, we REALLY appreciated all the boulders and had to use 1/2 inside our tent and 1/2 as outside tie-downs in an attempt not to blow away. Note: if you see big rocks, that's what they're for. V. Necessary -- tie down EVERYTHING in advance.
Keith C
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BIG ROCK
Beautiful location very quiet and private. Camp host was very friendly and helpful.
Keith C
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: BIG ROCK
Beautiful location very quiet and private. Camp host was very friendly and helpful.
Megan S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: ROARING FORK
1. Amazing views!
2. Wonderful camp host!
Enjoyed waterfront access, super helpful host! Can’t beat the sunsets! Hoping to get back here again!
Danelle C
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: BIG ROCK
We love Granby it is so beautiful up at Arapaho Bay. Love all the trees around the campsites.
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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