Cutthroat Bay Group
Campground · Colorado · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Arapaho National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- 16 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 30
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 8,320 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.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.
Facilities
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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.Nearby Attractions
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.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
- 2 bookable sites
- 2 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 16 ft
- Up to 30 people per site
- Loops: A, B
Site types
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Water hookups
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
2 campsites at Cutthroat Bay Group
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | A | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 16 ft | 30 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B01 | B | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 16 ft | 30 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
40.19140, -105.87362 · 40°11'29.0"N 105°52'25.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 75°F in Jul, down to 26°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 26 | 31 | 40 | 48 | 59 | 70 | 75 | 73 | 67 | 55 | 40 | 28 |
| Low °F | 3 | 5 | 13 | 23 | 31 | 38 | 44 | 43 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 8 |
| Precip in | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Cutthroat Bay Group
- Can you reserve a site at Cutthroat Bay Group?
- Yes, Cutthroat Bay Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Cutthroat Bay Group have?
- 2 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Cutthroat Bay Group?
- 16 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Cutthroat Bay Group?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Cutthroat Bay Group.
- Does Cutthroat Bay Group have hookups?
- Water.
Also listed by
Cutthroat Bay Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cutthroat Bay Group's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Check detailed information at www.recreation.gov or view fees on our campground table .
Restrictions:
- 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.
Camping near Cutthroat Bay Group
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- Idleglen Trailhead 2.5 mi · Facility
- Sunset Point Campground 3.1 mi · Campground
- Arapaho National Recreation Area 7.6 mi · Facility
- Sulphur Ranger District, near Winter Park & Granby 8.5 mi · Facility
- Grand County Bird List 8.5 mi · Facility
- Denver Creek Campground 11.6 mi · Campground
- Holzwarth Historic Site 12.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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