Arapaho Bay Campground
Reviewed Jun. 19, 2020

Waterfall as white noise - can’t be beat

We love this campground and come back once a year. There are 3 loops 1) Big Rock(?) 2) Moraine 3) Roaring Fork. We’ve stayed at 1 and 3. We loved the Roaring Fork loop as it is right next to a natural waterfall which provided wonderful noise while sleeping.

Loops 2 and 3 have less tree coverage but are right on the water. The views are beautiful and there is water to play in. We bring kayaks and launch off the boat ramp (which was closed while we were there) other people brought SUPs and the water is calm and relaxing. You could go into Grand Lake or Lake Granby/Shadow Lake and rent a boat for a day if you so desired.

Hiking - 1 mile away is Monarch lake which offers a great simple hike for kids and there off shoots that head to other lakes that we haven’t been able to go in yet due to the kids with us.

Sites - the sites are smaller so I’d recommend booking one for each party going with you as they are small to share. There has definitely been an increase in trailers/RVs over the years, but add us to that list. They have Bear boxes for each site and the bathrooms are adequate. Kind people are all around (one nice man helped us park our trailer since it was our first time, and a tricky back in). LOVE THIS PLACE!

The drive in is not the best. A lot of washboard dirt road. It is crowded. That’s the worst thing I have to say about it.

  • Review photo of Arapaho Bay Campground by Andi A., June 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Arapaho Bay Campground by Andi A., June 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Arapaho Bay Campground by Andi A., June 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Arapaho Bay Campground by Andi A., June 19, 2020