Arapaho Bay
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Morrison, CO, CO
Price: From $29 per night
Price range: $29–$58 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (400 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and tent pad.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/arapaho-bay to be notified when sites open up.
Arapaho Bay offers excellent fishing for kokanee salmon and multiple trout species on Lake Granby, plus boating, swimming, and hiking in the Arapaho National Recreation Area—all at an affordable $29/night.
Wildlife alert: Moose have been observed in the area. Red foxes, Pacific martens, and yellow-bellied marmots are also present. Red-tailed hawks are active overhead.
Insider tips for Arapaho Bay: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand and only 79 sites. Bring a self-contained RV or tent; there are no hookups available, so plan water and waste accordingly. Fish the first week of June during National Fishing Week for peak kokanee salmon and trout activity.
Skip Arapaho Bay if: You need RV hookups—no hookups are available at most sites.. You're planning a trip outside May–October—the campground has seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Arapaho Bay: June — National Fishing Week is held the first week of June each year, making it ideal for anglers targeting kokanee salmon and trout species.. May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Aa Bar Ranch (Aa Barn) Group Picnic Site (Granby, CO), Green Ridge (Morrison, CO), Cutthroat Bay Group (Morrison, CO), Stillwater (Colorado) (Morrison, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Arapaho Bay
Cell signal at Arapaho Bay (Morrison, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and tent pad.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and only 79 sites.
Bring a self-contained RV or tent; there are no hookups available, so plan water and waste accordingly.
Fish the first week of June during National Fishing Week for peak kokanee salmon and trout activity.
National Fishing Week is held the first week of June each year, making it ideal for anglers targeting kokanee salmon and trout species.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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