Can you reserve a site at Arapaho Bay?

Yes, Arapaho Bay is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Arapaho Bay have?

85 sites in total, of which 79 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Arapaho Bay?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Arapaho Bay?

Yes, pets are allowed at Arapaho Bay.

Arapaho Bay, Colorado — 79 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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).

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.

The facts

79 bookable sites
85 sites in total, including non-bookable
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: BIG ROCK, MANAGEMENT, MORA, ROARING FORK

Site types

61 Standard Nonelectric
9 RV Nonelectric
9 Tent Only Nonelectric
6 Management

Amenities

Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

85 campsites at Arapaho Bay

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
002	BIG ROCK	Management	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
003	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
004	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	39 ft	8	🐾
005	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
006	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
007	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
008	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
009	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
010	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	🐾
011	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
012	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
013	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
014	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
015	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
016	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
017	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
018	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
019	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
020	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
021	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
022	BIG ROCK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
057	MANAGEMENT	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX	MANAGEMENT	Management	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
xxx2	MANAGEMENT	Management	—	—	—	—
023	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
024	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
025	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
026	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
027	MORA	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
028	MORA	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
029	MORA	Management	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
030	MORA	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
031	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
032	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
033	MORA	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
034	MORA	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
035	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
036	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
037	MORA	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
038	MORA	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
039	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
040	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
041	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	37 ft	8	🐾
042	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
043	MORA	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
044	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	8	🐾
045	MORA	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
046	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
047	MORA	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
048	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	42 ft	8	🐾
049	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
050	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
051	MORA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
052	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
053	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	42 ft	8	🐾
054	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
055	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
056	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
058	ROARING FORK	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	19 ft	8	🐾
059	ROARING FORK	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	19 ft	8	🐾
060	ROARING FORK	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	19 ft	8	🐾
061	ROARING FORK	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	19 ft	8	🐾
062	ROARING FORK	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	19 ft	8	🐾
063	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
064	ROARING FORK	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	8	🐾
065	ROARING FORK	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	8	🐾
066	ROARING FORK	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	8	🐾
067	ROARING FORK	Management	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
068	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
069	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	16	🐾
070	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	27 ft	8	🐾
072	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
073	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	16	🐾
074	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
075	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
076	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
077	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
078	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
079	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
080	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
081	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
082	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
083	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	16	♿ 🐾
084	ROARING FORK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾

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.

40.11944, -105.75581 · 40°7'10.0"N 105°45'20.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	2.9	2.8	3.7	4.2	2.8	1.5	2.5	2.1	2.1	2.3	3.0	3.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Common questions about Arapaho Bay

Can you reserve a site at Arapaho Bay?: Yes, Arapaho Bay is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Arapaho Bay have?: 85 sites in total, of which 79 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Arapaho Bay?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Arapaho Bay?: Yes, pets are allowed at Arapaho Bay.

Also listed by

Arapaho Bay also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Arapaho Bay's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Detailed fee information on www.recreation.gov or the campground table .

Restrictions:

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.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Arapaho Bay

AA Bar Ranch (AA Barn) Group Picnic Site 7.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Green Ridge 7.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cutthroat Bay Group 8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Stillwater (Colorado) 8.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pawnee 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
Arapaho National Recreation Area 0.4 mi · Facility
Sunset Point Campground 6.7 mi · Campground
Middle Saint Vrain Trailhead Day Pass 9.1 mi · Activity pass
Sulphur Ranger District, near Winter Park & Granby 9.7 mi · Facility
Grand County Bird List 9.7 mi · Facility
Idleglen Trailhead 10.2 mi · Facility
Pawnee Campground 10.4 mi · Campground

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.

Arapaho Bay