Arapaho National Forest includes Willow Creek Group, a US Forest Service campground currently closed for operations. Located near Granby, the site requires crossing a narrow bridge that may challenge larger RVs despite accommodating motorhomes over 25 feet when open.
Each site features standard amenities including picnic tables, lantern posts, and bear boxes for food storage. Reviewers note heavy mosquito activity during summer evenings can interfere with outdoor cooking and dining. The campground allows pets and offers hookup connections when operational. For alternative options in the area, campers can explore camping spots outside Granby. Check current status before planning trips, as reopening dates remain unannounced.
Description
Overview
Willow Creek Group Campground is located on Lake Granby, six miles north of Granby, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great canoeing, kayaking, fishing and hiking opportunities.
Recreation
Willow Creek Reservoir is a 300-acre, no-wake lake. It is open to canoes, kayaks and other non-motorized boats. Anglers fish for rainbow, brown and brook trout. Willow Creek can be accessed nearby. National Fishing Week is held annually the first week in June. Numerous hiking and horseback riding trails are located within the Arapaho National Recreation Area, including the East Shore Trail (which is part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail), Roaring Fork Trail and Monarch Lake Trail.
Facilities
The campground offers one tent-only campsite that accommodates up to 20 people. Single-family campsites are available at the campground on a first-come, first-served basis. Picnic tables, campfire rings, grills and tent pads are provided, as are vault toilets.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the southern shore of Willow Creek Reservoir, at an elevation of 8,130 feet. Afternoon thunderstorms should be expected during the summer months. Due to the mountain pine beetle infestation and consequent removal of hazardous trees, there is no shade within the campground.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Lake and Grand Lake are all nearby. Boating, sailing, fishing and hiking are popular activities. The west entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park's is just north of Grand Lake. With lush valleys and craggy peaks reaching elevations higher than 14,000 feet, visitors are provided opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures. Scenic driving, hiking, backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are popular activities in the park.
Charges & Cancellations
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundWillow Creek Group TEMPORARILY CLOSED is located in Colorado
Directions
From the intersection of U.S. Highways 40 and 34 in Granby, head north on Highway 34 for approximately 5 miles, to the junction with County Road 40. Turn west and travel approximately 3 miles to the campground.
Address
COUNTY ROAD 40
Granby, CO 80446
Coordinates
40.1425 N
105.9530556 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 3/15/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 3/15/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 12/11/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 57 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 7 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 39 min from Greeley, CO
- 2 hrs 42 min from Fort Collins, CO
