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Arapaho Bay
Total sites: 79
Available Today: 20 FF*
Available this Weekend: 10 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 20 FF*
Available this Weekend: 10 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests › Sulphur Ranger District › Colorado
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Arapaho Bay Campground, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Arapaho Bay Campground is located in the Sulphur Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (2 hrs 39 min west of Boulder, CO) with an elevation of 8,320 feet. There are a total of 79 campsites including 9 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. 70 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $17.25 to $34.50. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (228)
4.4 out of 5
| 5 star | 68% | |
| 4 star | 18% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 5% |
@MichaelC616917 · Camped on Jun 7, 2025 at Campsite #20
Great campground. Well spaced sites and good shade. Well maintained and clean bathrooms.
@SarahR6066410 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #68
Our campsite was not right at the water's edge but the water was very easy to get to without disturbing our neighbors. Great size campsites, clean toilets, and great trails nearby! The camp hosts were very kind and helpful!
@EugeneM36498BD · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #50
We always enjoy Arapaho Bay.
@BobM2535414 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #51
The campsite was nice and clean. Great view and peaceful.
@WilliamJ242827 · Camped on May 31, 2025 at Campsite #76
Great site! This was our second visit. The host is always friendly and everything is clean. We will keep coming back.
@ColleenD628941 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #42
Great spot surrounded by many trees! Bathrooms were kept clean and in good condition.
@AmyCarol2E81E2 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #59
The campsite was picture perfect and quietly serene with designated areas for tents including bear-proof food storage boxes. The restroom facilities were clean and well managed. There was zero shade at our site, which worked well for our overcast late-May trip, but could be hot in the peak of summer. The camp site is just a short drive from Grand Lake for a day trip, boat rentals, restaurants, etc. The water in Lake Granby was chilly but nice to wade into up to mid-thighs - easy paddle boarding access from the campsite. The roaring fork is accurately named and offered great white noise for sleeping. We encountered a black bear walking through the campsite within 100ft of us. It was alarming, but didnt cause any ruckus. My one complaint was the lack of bear safety information at the campsite; Id suggest adding bear and moose safety flyers at the restrooms and within each bear box.
@SimoneS2524931 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #55
Beautiful setting, clean, quiet. Great wildlife sightings
@PaulS8803282 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #35
Camp ground was clean and friendly.
@SuellenR9D998D · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #13
Campsite is excellent - easy access to two different restrooms. Shaded. Good location for exploring both Monarch Lake & trails as well as Lake Granby & trails. Highly recommend the drive to take a morning walk around Monarch Lake!
@MatthewM640374 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #5
great place lots to do hidden in the trees with plenty of shade. close walk to monarch lake and Indian Peak hiking.
@MattA5001327 · Camped on May 17, 2025 at Campsite #70
Camp hosts were incredibly kind and the vault toilets were always clean. The Roaring Fork loop is stunning. Some sites right on the water and a couple of sites right on the Roaring Fork Creek as it heads into the bay.
@LotharB59F0A9F · Camped on Sep 11, 2024 at Campsite #9
Clean toilets, friendly Host and a more than nice place
@LauraB4922005 · Camped on Aug 28, 2024 at Campsite #74
One of our favorite places to camp in Colorado.
@JohnT2915386 · Camped on Aug 27, 2024 at Campsite #42
Arapaho Bay is a beautiful area. The campground is well equipped and our loop, the Moraine Loop was very well maintained by the campground host. Our only issue was the closeness of the sites. We were in site 42 and there were about 5 sites there that were extremely close together. The parking area for the site to our south was only about 10 feet or so from where our popup trailer was sitting.
@TracyH1362653 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #17
We enjoyed our three night stay in site 17. Our friends were in 16. We had plenty of room, our 27 ft fifth wheel fit with no problems. The site was pretty level too. The bathrooms were kept clean by the camper hosts.Other campers didn't have great camping etiquette and would walk through site 16 to get to the bathroom. There was one camper who ran his generator from 8 am to 8 pm. That was a little annoying.
@BrianF9020222 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #54
this is a great campground in a beautiful location! Our site was great and the facilities were in great condition. The bathrooms were clean and access to potable water was convenient!
@PeterW2595731 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #15
Nice campground
@SaraK67C7BC4E2 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #60
Stunning Location, But Be Prepared for BugsWe recently camped at ARAPAHO BAY ROARING FORK, 060, and I have to say, the location was absolutely stunning. The scenery was beautiful, with a nearby inlet and waterfall that not only added to the view but also drowned out any noise, so it felt peaceful even though it wasnt totally private. Everyone around us kept to themselves, which was nice.The campground was very clean and well-maintained, and the vault toilets were well-stocked and about as clean as you can expect. The biggest issue we faced was the bugs. The mosquitoes and flies were insane and definitely impacted our experience. We ended up setting up a screened tent, and the kids spent most of their time in there to avoid getting eaten alive.Unfortunately, there was a fire ban, so we couldnt have a campfire, and it poured rain the first night. But even with all the drama, we still had an amazing time. I just wish we had more time to enjoy it, and we cant wait to go back.
@NatalliaSF4DF7 · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #58
Clean restrooms. Many sites have no shade. View is gorgeous
@AndrewF3500044 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #23
Excellent campsite with lots of options right on the lake. Clean bathrooms and private sites. Good families and couples.
@MIRIAM52E34BE4 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #13
Loved this campground, close to the lake and close to RMNP
@Elizabeth96325 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #32
The area is beautiful and there is great paddleboarding but the mosquitos were the worst I have experienced in Colorado. You can't even sit outside - no matter what time of day. There are large marsh bogs adjacent to the lake that most likely cause this. The site was very private and had a path to one of the only semi-private beach areas in the campground so that was nice. No views from the site though. There was also a bear roaming the campground. The bugs ruined the experience honestly. They were really bad.
@SamF3890017 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #82
Jen was a great host. Our site was great (55) and probably had the best view of the RV sites. The road getting to the campground is the only negative (washboard very rough road).
@JaredH8168368 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #81
Weather was very nice. Facilities aka vault toilet was okay, weve had better. Site was very close to neighbors with no privacy. Mosquitoes were everywhere. We had a competition on who got bight the most and my daughter won with over 120.
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