Arapaho Bay Campground
Reviewed Aug. 17, 2017

Arapaho Bay - Big Rock Campground

Great place to camp if you want to do a hike from the monarch lake trailhead the next morning. The campground has fire rings, picnic tables, toilets, and water. The sites are pretty close together - not much privacy. There's also tipis you can stay in here. The best part about the campground is being near Lake Grandby and Monarch Lake, as well as the hiking trails. I did the hike to Crater Lake. It was 15 miles and took 8 hours, so it was good that we camped near the trailhead. The trail passed many waterfalls and ended at 2 beautiful alpine lakes. It was well worth the effort. You can also backpack the trail and camp at the lakes overnight. A permit is required to camp at the backcountry lakes.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Crater Lake
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  • Waterfall on the hike
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  • Review photo of Arapaho Bay Campground by Karl G., August 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Arapaho Bay Campground by Karl G., August 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Arapaho Bay Campground by Karl G., August 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Arapaho Bay Campground by Karl G., August 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Arapaho Bay Campground by Karl G., August 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Arapaho Bay Campground by Karl G., August 17, 2017
  • Review photo of Arapaho Bay Campground by Karl G., August 17, 2017