Arapaho Bay
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 61 |
| Tent-only | 9 |
| RV, no hookups | 9 |
| Host/management | 6 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
79 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | BIG ROCK | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 003 | BIG ROCK | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 004 | BIG ROCK | Standard | Back-in | 39 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 005 | BIG ROCK | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 006 | BIG ROCK | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 007 | BIG ROCK | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 008 | BIG ROCK | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 009 | BIG ROCK | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 010 | BIG ROCK | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 011 | BIG ROCK | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 8 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Accessibility | Sites XXX, 080, 083 are listed accessible |
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 is available in the Big Rock Loop and trash collection are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG |
| Booking | Make reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Rules | A single site holds up to 8 people. Double sites will accommodate more people. 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 -40'. Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times. |
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG recreation page ↗
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Morrison, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.1194° N, 105.7558° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
43 mi from the campground · 390 acres
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
45 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 8.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Never Summer Mountain Products ↗ | 9.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 40.3 mi |
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Vlog Pt2: Arapaho Bay Campground (this is in Colorado)
Worth a stop
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.
- 9.1 mi
- 9.8 miBrainard Lake Gateway Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 12.5 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.8 miArapaho Pass ↗13.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 0.8 miCascade Creek ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.8 miRoaring Fork ↗6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.9 miKnight Ridge ↗5.9 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_scenic_or_historic
- 1.1 miStrawberry Lake1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miStrawberry Bench3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.7 miMonarch Lake Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- 0.8 miRoaring Fork Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Indian Peaks Wilderness.
- inIndian Peaks Wilderness ↗Wilderness · FS/NPS · 77,932 acres
- 5.6 miRocky Mountain National Park Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 249,126 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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.
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).
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Arapaho Bay?
Sites at Arapaho Bay are reservable on Recreation.gov. Make reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Arapaho Bay?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Arapaho Bay open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Arapaho Bay have?
85 sites, including 61 standard sites without power, 9 tent-only sites, and 9 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Arapaho Bay?
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Arapaho Bay?
Yes, pets are allowed at Arapaho Bay. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Arapaho Bay?
Sites XXX, 080, and 083 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Arapaho Bay?
Lake Granby is part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Arapaho Bay?
Morrison, Colorado. Rocky Mountain National Park's west entrance is just north of Grand Lake.
Source: Getting there
What if Arapaho Bay is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sunset Point Campground (6.7 mi, first-come), Green Ridge (7.6 mi), and Cutthroat Bay Group (8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby