Cutthroat Bay Group
Cutthroat Bay Group Campground is located on Lake Granby, six miles southeast of Grand Lake in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great boating, fishing and hiking opportunities.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 16 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
2 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | A | Pull-through | 16 | Gravel | Yes / – | 30 / 6 | Yes |
| B01 | B | Pull-through | 16 | Gravel | Yes / – | 30 / 6 | Yes |
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 | 16 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Accessibility | Sites A01, B01 are listed accessible |
The campground offers two accessible group campsites that accommodate up to 30 people each. Each site is equipped with a picnic shelter, tables, a campfire circle and 12 tent pads. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A volleyball court and horseshoe pits are also available at the campground.
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 | Group sites at this campground operate on a 12-month rolling basis. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
| Rules | Tents must fit on the pads provided. Maximum Vehicle Length: 32'. Pets must be on a hand-held leash. For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or attractants in tents. Boats are subject to inspection to prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels. |
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 approximately 9 miles. Campground is on east side of the highway.
| Nearest town | Morrison, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.1914° N, 105.8736° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMagic Feather Broadcast Rx
42 mi from the campground
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
50 mi from the campground · 390 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 1.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Never Summer Mountain Products ↗ | 5.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Cousins RV ↗ | 44.5 mi |
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Worth a stop
Rocky Mountain National Park's west entrance is located north of Grand Lake. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations higher than 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 enjoyed at the park.
- 2.5 miIdleglen Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.7 miGreen Ridge ↗0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miLower Soda Pass2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowmobile and 2 more
- 2 miJohn Kirkpatrick ↗0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miColorado River Trail1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.5 miStillwater Pass ↗19.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.5 miKawuneeche ↗9.3 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.2 miStillwater Boating Site ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- 2 miShadow Mountain Dam Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- 2.5 miIdleglen 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
Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness begins about 3.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.5 miRocky Mountain National Park Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 249,126 acres
- 7 miIndian Peaks Wilderness ↗Wilderness · FS/NPS · 77,932 acres
- 9.8 miNever Summer Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 20,847 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.
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Natural features
The campground is situated on the northern shore of Lake Granby, at an elevation of 8,300 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected during the summer months. Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and consequent removal of hazardous trees, the campground provides no natural 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 rainbow, brown, mackinaw and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp and dock are located nearby. National Fishing Week is held annually the first week of June. Numerous hiking, biking and horseback riding trails are located within the Arapaho National Recreation Area, including the East Shore Trail (which is part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail), AA Barn Loop Trail, Roaring Fork Trail and Monarch Lake Trail.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cutthroat Bay Group?
Sites at Cutthroat Bay Group are reservable on Recreation.gov. Group sites at this campground operate on a 12-month rolling basis. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cutthroat Bay Group?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Cutthroat Bay Group open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Cutthroat Bay Group have?
2 sites, including 2 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cutthroat Bay Group?
The longest site here provides 16 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
Does Cutthroat Bay Group have hookups?
Yes, water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Cutthroat Bay Group?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cutthroat Bay Group. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Cutthroat Bay Group?
Sites A01 and B01 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
Is there cell service at Cutthroat Bay Group?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Cutthroat Bay Group?
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 Cutthroat Bay Group?
Morrison, Colorado. Rocky Mountain National Park's west entrance is located north of Grand Lake.
Source: Getting there
What if Cutthroat Bay Group is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Stillwater (Colorado) (1.1 mi), Green Ridge (1.8 mi), and Sunset Point Campground (3.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby