Arapaho Bay Campground, Granby, CO

Arapaho Bay Campground is located in the Sulphur Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (2 hrs 39 min west of Boulder, CO) with an elevation of 8,320 feet. There are a total of 83 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 73 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Fees range from $17.25 to $34.50.

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Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 17, 2024 57 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#1	First-come	Back-In	35 ft	$17
#5	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$17
#8	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$17
#9	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#11	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#12	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$17
#14	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$17
#15	First-come	Back-In	34 ft	$17
#16	First-come	Back-In	36 ft	$17
#18	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$17
#20	First-come	Back-In	35 ft	$17
#21	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$17
#23	First-come	Back-In	35 ft	$17
#25	First-come	Back-In	35 ft	$17
#27	First-come	Back-In	20 ft	$17
#28	First-come	Back-In	-	$17
#30	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#31	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$17
#32	First-come	Back-In	32 ft	$17
#33	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#34	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#37	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#38	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#39	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#40	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#41	First-come	Back-In	37 ft	$17
#42	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#43	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#44	First-come	Back-In	26 ft	$17
#45	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#46	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$17
#47	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#48	First-come	Back-In	42 ft	$17
#49	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#50	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$17
#53	First-come	Back-In	42 ft	$17
#54	First-come	Back-In	35 ft	$17
#55	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$17
#56	First-come	Back-In	35 ft	$17
#58	First-come	Back-In	19 ft	$17
#61	First-come	Back-In	19 ft	$17
#62	First-come	Back-In	19 ft	$17
#63	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$17
#65	First-come	Back-In	22 ft	$17
#66	First-come	Back-In	22 ft	$17
#68	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$17
#69	First-come	Back-In	20 ft	$35
#73	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$35
#74	First-come	Pull-Through	25 ft	$17
#75	First-come	Back-In	40 ft	$17
#76	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#79	First-come	Pull-Through	30 ft	$17
#80	First-come	Pull-Through	35 ft	$17
#81	First-come	Back-In	35 ft	$17
#82	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#83	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$35
#84	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$17

Campsites Available This Weekend, Sep 20, 2024 or Sep 21, 2024 13 + 10 FF*

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#4	Available	Back-In	39 ft	$17
#21	First-come	Back-In	25 ft	$17
#25	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$17
#27	First-come	Back-In	20 ft	$17
#30	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#33	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#34	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#37	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#38	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#40	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#42	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#43	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#44	Available	Back-In	26 ft	$17
#45	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#47	First-come	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#49	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#68	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$17
#79	Available	Pull-Through	30 ft	$17
#80	Available	Pull-Through	35 ft	$17
#81	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$17
#82	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$17
#83	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$35
#84	Available	Back-In	25 ft	$17

Campground Capacity (Next 30 Days)

Campsite Reviews (215)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		68%
4 star		17%
3 star		5%
2 star		3%
1 star		5%

@LauraB4922005 · Camped on Aug 28, 2024 at Campsite #74

One of our favorite places to camp in Colorado.

@JohnT2915386 · Camped on Aug 27, 2024 at Campsite #42

Arapaho Bay is a beautiful area. The campground is well equipped and our loop, the Moraine Loop was very well maintained by the campground host. Our only issue was the closeness of the sites. We were in site 42 and there were about 5 sites there that were extremely close together. The parking area for the site to our south was only about 10 feet or so from where our popup trailer was sitting.

@TracyH1362653 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #17

We enjoyed our three night stay in site 17. Our friends were in 16. We had plenty of room, our 27 ft fifth wheel fit with no problems. The site was pretty level too. The bathrooms were kept clean by the camper hosts.Other campers didn't have great camping etiquette and would walk through site 16 to get to the bathroom. There was one camper who ran his generator from 8 am to 8 pm. That was a little annoying.

@BrianF9020222 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #54

this is a great campground in a beautiful location! Our site was great and the facilities were in great condition. The bathrooms were clean and access to potable water was convenient!

@PeterW2595731 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #15

Nice campground

@SaraK67C7BC4E2 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #60

Stunning Location, But Be Prepared for BugsWe recently camped at ARAPAHO BAY ROARING FORK, 060, and I have to say, the location was absolutely stunning. The scenery was beautiful, with a nearby inlet and waterfall that not only added to the view but also drowned out any noise, so it felt peaceful even though it wasnt totally private. Everyone around us kept to themselves, which was nice.The campground was very clean and well-maintained, and the vault toilets were well-stocked and about as clean as you can expect. The biggest issue we faced was the bugs. The mosquitoes and flies were insane and definitely impacted our experience. We ended up setting up a screened tent, and the kids spent most of their time in there to avoid getting eaten alive.Unfortunately, there was a fire ban, so we couldnt have a campfire, and it poured rain the first night. But even with all the drama, we still had an amazing time. I just wish we had more time to enjoy it, and we cant wait to go back.

@NatalliaSF4DF7 · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #58

Clean restrooms. Many sites have no shade. View is gorgeous

@AndrewF3500044 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #23

Excellent campsite with lots of options right on the lake. Clean bathrooms and private sites. Good families and couples.

@MIRIAM52E34BE4 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #13

Loved this campground, close to the lake and close to RMNP

@Elizabeth96325 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #32

The area is beautiful and there is great paddleboarding but the mosquitos were the worst I have experienced in Colorado. You can't even sit outside - no matter what time of day. There are large marsh bogs adjacent to the lake that most likely cause this. The site was very private and had a path to one of the only semi-private beach areas in the campground so that was nice. No views from the site though. There was also a bear roaming the campground. The bugs ruined the experience honestly. They were really bad.

@SamF3890017 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #82

Jen was a great host. Our site was great (55) and probably had the best view of the RV sites. The road getting to the campground is the only negative (washboard very rough road).

@JaredH8168368 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #81

Weather was very nice. Facilities aka vault toilet was okay, weve had better. Site was very close to neighbors with no privacy. Mosquitoes were everywhere. We had a competition on who got bight the most and my daughter won with over 120.

@DavidA3218244 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #4

Site 4 was a very nice and shady. It was busy being at the entrance to all the other locations in Arapaho Bay and near the entrance to the ranch, as well as Monarch lake, but had quick access to the bathrooms and potable water. A great place for kids/families as was apparent there were a ton of kids around in the loop. Probably less so if you're looking for "quiet" and/or direct access to the water, but you can backtrack to the bridge to the south which is super close to gain access to the water with a light watercraft, down to the boat ramp at Roaring Fork if you need to set up with your vehicle, or quick access is about half a mile away at the west side of Moraine. Host was nice and helpful with info. There were plenty of bugs of course, and we had Moose wander through the campsite, so keep that in mind. Overall would recommend!

@CamayH770994C8 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #12

We stayed one night, the grounds were nice and clean and that includes the outhouses. The views along the trail by the lake were spectacular. The caretaker who stopped by to check on us and charge for the extra vehicle was very professional and courteous. Our neighbors were friendly and best of all, finding the campground was easy. They had a nice sized bear box, fire pit/ring and picnic area with table and space adequate for about 8 even 10 people. Water was available from a spigot.

@MarkE1725298 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #6

Nice quiet spot with just. Nice tall trees, with view of the mountains. No Tmobile service, but 3G nearby

@CassidyP39C4B0 · Camped on Jul 2, 2024 at Campsite #17

Great campground.

@NataliaL9C774F · Camped on Jun 29, 2024 at Campsite #44

One of the most beautiful campgrounds in Colorado!

@AndrewF3500044 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #28

Campsite was awesome and had plenty of privacy compared to other sites in the campground. Host was great to talk to and everything was well maintained and clean. Spent the day hanging out on the lake, couldn't ask for a better spot. There are some hiking trails nearby with trailheads within walking distance of the site. Would return.

@LoriF7925749 · Camped on Jun 24, 2024 at Campsite #75

Arapahoe Bay is such a wonderful area. My campsite was in the Roaring Fork Loop. I had trees for shade and privacy. The site is right on the water with fantastic views of the Indian Peaks across the bay. I spent my four nights visit hiking the surrounding trails with my dog, then paddle boarding in the afternoon and evening. I saw moose and deer while I was there. The campground is quiet and clean. The host is very enthusiastic and helpful. It was a great trip. It took a while to get the site on the water, I have tried for two years to get multiple nights on the water. It was well worth the effort! Making reservations well in advance is highly recommended.

@VictoriaW12824 · Camped on Jun 22, 2024 at Campsite #76

We had the best time

@VanessaK241335 · Camped on Jun 22, 2024 at Campsite #24

The best of campsites, right by the lake!

@McKenzyG3FD641 · Camped on Jun 19, 2024 at Campsite #72

Weve been coming here for the last four years and its our yearly tradition for a reason. The site is well maintained and the proximity to the lake is our favorite. The cell reception is exceptional for a campsite.

@YassineC128CCA · Camped on Jun 19, 2024 at Campsite #79

Our stay at campground spot 079 was far from enjoyable. The site itself was poorly situated, with our trailer positioned directly behind the camp hosts, leaving us with little privacy and our neighbors uncomfortably close.On our first night, we played some music before 10 PM, adhering to what we believed were reasonable campground rules. However, the camp host approached us, shouting rudely and demanding we turn off the music. Despite our immediate compliance, she continued to berate us, giving an unnecessary and condescending lecture on proper camping behavior. The camp host lacked very basic customer service skills, as the situation could have unnecessarily escalated.This experience significantly detracted from our stay, and we would not recommend this campground to others seeking a relaxing and respectful environment.

@MartinW4300618 · Camped on Jun 19, 2024 at Campsite #84

Beautiful place.The campsite is okay, close to trailheads.

@williams984835 · Camped on Jun 18, 2024 at Campsite #19

Beautiful and quiet campground in the Rockies. The loop we were on had plenty of shade and the facilities were clean. Monarch lake is just down the road with access to many miles of trails throughout the Arapaho National Recreation Area. I will definitely be back!

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