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
Cynthia F
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: ROARING FORK
The campsite was very different than the picture on the recreation.gov site. The parking spot was right off the road but the campsite was about 40 feet up a hill. First I was told by one park employee that we could fit 2 vehicles in the one parking spot provided, as long as it did not encroach on the parking spot next to ours which belonged to the next campsite. Then we were told we could not park a second vehicle there even though it fit by a different park employee. When I confronted the second employee about the discrepancy, she curtly discounted the advice we got from the first park employee saying "she was a new hire and didn't know the regulations yet". I finally ended up calleing the camp administrator Stephanie to complain and was told that I could park a second vehicle in the one space as long as it was wide enough to accomodate 2 vehicles. Ridiculous! My advice is don't trust the pictures, go up and investigate the site before reserving. If you have more than 1 vehicle, find a site with a driveway so you can fit a second vehicle. It is a beautiful campgrounds, but the pictures are misleading and the campground staff will give you different information depending on the mood they are in!
Cynthia F
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: ROARING FORK
The campsite was very different than the picture on the recreation.gov site. The parking spot was right off the road but the campsite was about 40 feet up a hill. First I was told by one park employee that we could fit 2 vehicles in the one parking spot provided, as long as it did not encroach on the parking spot next to ours which belonged to the next campsite. Then we were told we could not park a second vehicle there even though it fit by a different park employee. When I confronted the second employee about the discrepancy, she curtly discounted the advice we got from the first park employee saying "she was a new hire and didn't know the regulations yet". I finally ended up calleing the camp administrator Stephanie to complain and was told that I could park a second vehicle in the one space as long as it was wide enough to accomodate 2 vehicles. Ridiculous! My advice is don't trust the pictures, go up and investigate the site before reserving. If you have more than 1 vehicle, find a site with a driveway so you can fit a second vehicle. It is a beautiful campgrounds, but the pictures are misleading and the campground staff will give you different information depending on the mood they are in!
Jennifer J
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BIG ROCK
Great campground. Clean and beautiful. We had site 006 and it was nicely treed. A moose ran through our site. Would stay here again for sure.
Jennifer J
VerifiedJuly 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BIG ROCK
Great campground. Clean and beautiful. We had site 006 and it was nicely treed. A moose ran through our site. Would stay here again for sure.
Amber L
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: BIG ROCK
The camp host could have been better and more present also the wash board road was bad over the dam. Other than that a great place to camp.
Amber L
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: BIG ROCK
The camp host could have been better and more present also the wash board road was bad over the dam. Other than that a great place to camp.
Laura D
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: BIG ROCK
Very pretty and very CLEAN camp! Lots of folks there but still remained quiet.
LEROY M
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG ROCK
Host was great. We had an issue when we first arrived and she resolved it right away.
Allan M
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BIG ROCK
The two hosts were attentive and pleasant. We had a nice time.
LEROY M
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: BIG ROCK
Host was great. We had an issue when we first arrived and she resolved it right away.
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
