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
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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 13, 2026
