About Arapaho Bay
Number of accommodations: 64
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
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- 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
