Arapaho Bay
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee Ng
The Arapaho Bay Campground is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area on Lake Granby, southeast of Grand Lake. Visitors enjoy the area for its great boating, fishing and hiking opportunities.
The campground offers three loops of single- and double-family sites, a few of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and tent pad. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Notifications and Alerts
EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle, per night and will be collected by the camp host.
Need to Know
- You must stay in the campsite you reserved. Site-swapping is not allowed.
No RV water connections or utility hookups are available.
- This is bear country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent. For more information about visiting bear country, contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at http://wildlife.state.co.us
Boats are subject to inspection to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels
- An additional fee will be charged for admission to the Arapaho National Recreation Area; fees are $5 for one day, $10 for three days, $15 for a week or $30 for a year-long membership and can be purchased from the Forest Service or local vendors; Golden Eagle, Age and Access passports are valid for admission; call (970) 887-4100 for more information
- Sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis during and outside the reservation season
- Click here for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.
EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camphost. There is not a way to pay for extra vehicles when you make your reservation. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Tents must fit on the pads provided.
RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 20 to 40 feet.
Pets must be on a hand-held leash.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on Arapaho Bay, on the eastern tip of Lake Granby, at an elevation of 8,300 feet. Afternoon thunder showers should be expected during the summer months.
Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and consequent hazardous tree removal, the campground offers little to no shade.
Nearby Attractions
Rocky Mountain National Park's west entrance is just north of Grand Lake. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations over 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities in the park.
Recreation
Lake Granby is part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. It offers boating, sailing, swimming and fishing. Anglers cast for kokanee salmon and a variety of trout, including rainbow, brown, mackinaw and cutthroat. National Fishing Week is held the first week of June each year.
Numerous hiking and horseback riding trails are located within the Arapaho National Recreation Area, including the Roaring Fork Trail, Monarch Lake Trail and the East Shore Trail (which is part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail).
Contact Information
Mailing
9054 U.S Hwy 285 Morrison CO 80465
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site 041, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 060, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 078, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 074, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop MORA, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 084, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 083, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 077, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop MORA, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop MORA, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop MORA, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop MORA, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 061, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 065, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 059, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop MORA, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop MORA, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 064, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 068, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 066, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop MORA, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 079, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 063, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop MORA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 056, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop MORA, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 073, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 076, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 069, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 052, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 082, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BIG ROCK , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 062, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 054, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 080, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 055, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop MORA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 075, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 070, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 072, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 058, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 081, Loop ROARING FORK, Type Standard Nonelectric
