Within Arapaho National Forest, Stillwater Campground occupies a small peninsula extending into Grand Lake at 8,300 feet elevation. This US Forest Service facility operates from mid-May through October, offering 129 sites with varying hookup configurations and access to Colorado's largest natural lake.
The campground's exposed setting means limited shade and consistent wind exposure, as multiple campers note. Clay A. describes it as having "almost no trees/shade, expect sun and wind exposure." Sites sit relatively close together on sloped terrain, with many requiring steps down to picnic tables. Traffic noise from nearby US Highway 34 carries across the peninsula, though some visitors find it fades once they settle in for the night.
Lake access drives much of the appeal here. Small beaches dot the shoreline with trails leading down from campsites, while a boat ramp and dock serve paddlers and anglers. The facility accommodates RVs up to 46 feet with electric, water, and sewer hookups at premium sites. Standard amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station, though these close seasonally as temperatures drop.
Mountain pine beetle damage affects the surrounding forest, creating ongoing hazards. N I. warns to "be careful hiking in the woods because of the danger of falling limbs and trees." The campground sits eight miles northwest of Granby via US Highway 34, providing access to both Grand Lake's shops and restaurants and the broader recreational opportunities around places to camp around Grand Lake.
Reservations are available through Recreation.gov, though some first-come sites exist. For campers seeking more seclusion, Cutthroat Bay Group Campground offers a quieter alternative nearby.
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Map & DirectionsStillwater Campground is located in Colorado near Grand Lake
Coordinates
40.18165055 N
105.89112055 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 53 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 3 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 35 min from Greeley, CO
- 2 hrs 38 min from Fort Collins, CO









































