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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
Richard L
VerifiedJune 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: ROARING FORK
The campgrounds were nice and clean. The water in the lake was extremely low, unfortunately. Backing in a trailer is very tight, in some sites.
BRUCE G
VerifiedJune 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: BIG ROCK
Very well maintained campground with very friendly camp host. Quiet, close to Monarch Lake and the commercial campground across the street, beautiful location and scenery.
Elizabeth I
VerifiedJune 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: ROARING FORK
I usually love coming here but this trip was a little tough. Because of the low snow drop, there was hardly any water in the bay. With little water, there were sandstorms on super windy days. Hoping for more snow this up coming winter season! Also, the campgrounds have sighted a bear in the area. I didn't see it but just a thing to be aware of.
Carol W
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: ROARING FORK
Campground and site were great. Sadly water was very low, as it is everywhere this year.
Biggest complaint is the road leading in. 50 minutes to go 8.5 mi on washboard in a Sprinter Van. Did see grating equipment on our way out. Likely won’t go back until the road improves.
Frank D
June 14, 2026
Camp host was professional, friendly and very accommodating. Looking forward to another trip there.
Evan G
VerifiedJune 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: MORA
The spot was advertised as having two parking spots but it was extremely tight and we were then shaken down for an additional $8 cash by the campsite host for the second vehicle, which I had though I had already paid for online.
leandro L
VerifiedJune 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: MORA
The location is excellent, very close to the stream, very spacious, and the manager is very friendly. A+
Lisa H
VerifiedJune 7, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: BIG ROCK
We had a wonderful weekend here. The host was very kind and warned us about a bear that was recently in the area. The bathrooms were clean. The campsites are pretty close together so we heard our neighbors partying until 2am so that was frustrating. It's a beautiful area with a ton to do nearby.
Robert S
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: MORA
Nice campground far from the paved road. Enjoyed it
Arthur V
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 063, Loop: ROARING FORK
The staff was very accommodating. We showed up a little early and the site was clean and ready to go. Once it was our time we were allowed to set up. The restrooms were very clean. The camground host was very informative.
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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