ARAPAHO BAY Introduce
Arapaho Bay Campground is a hidden gem nestled along the shores of Lake Granby in Granby, Colorado. Known for its scenic beauty and proximity to water-based activities, Arapaho Bay offers a unique camping experience for nature enthusiasts. Whether you're here for fishing, kayaking, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings, this campground provides everything you need for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.
- Facilities: Arapaho Bay features modern RV sites with electrical and water hookups, as well as primitive tent camping options. The campground has clean outhouse-style restrooms with running water, picnic tables, fire pits, and trash stations spread throughout the area.
- Environment: Located just a short walk from Lake Granby, Arapaho Bay offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The serene environment is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet, with plenty of tree cover to provide shade and privacy. Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy spotting local birds and other natural inhabitants.
- Customer Feedback: Visitors have praised Arapaho Bay for its spacious sites and friendly staff. Many highlight the convenience of being close to the lake for fishing and kayaking, as well as the cozy atmosphere created by the tree cover. One guest mentioned, "Great camping if you like to travel with kayak(s) and do some fishing," while another noted, "The host was friendly and helped us find our site."
If you're planning a visit to Lake Granby, Arapaho Bay is the ideal base camp for your outdoor adventures. With its blend of natural beauty, convenient amenities, and welcoming atmosphere, it's no wonder why so many visitors return year after year.
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Good option for a reservation campground. NOT too in eachothers spaces, which is nice. Some very nice spots right along the shore. Great camping if you like to tavel with kayak(s) and do some fishing.
Visited here for our first camping trip! The location on Lake Granby is excellent - only a short walk to the lake shore. The entire campground has very good tree cover to protect from the sun. Nice outhouse-style restroom facilities scattered throughout. The host was friendly and helped us find our site. NOTE: You must purchase a $5 vehicle pass at the lake entrance, which is about 7 miles before you reach the campground. If you forget it will cost you an additional 14 miles of driving to circle back - I know from experience!
It is a nice campground with mountain and lake around. Many trailhead you can pick. We stayed there nights. Day one hiking is from monarch lake trailhead to crater lake. The view on this trail is changed with the elevation, with creek, falls, mountain,and forest. Trail is well maintained. Day two is from roaring fork trailhead to wantanga lake. This trail is more climbing up up. Trail is slippery but. You need to be careful and wear good hiking shoes. It's a great campground definitely. You can also go easy trail around the lake or fishing.
My husband and I stayed up here one night and it was great! We got in late and were able to grab spot 7. It wasn’t until the morning did we see how beautiful the place was! We saw several deer and moose, even a mama with her calf! The campground host, Paula, came by and checked in with us. She was so helpful! We had forgotten to pack our coffee (doh!) and she brought us some and a map of the area! I wish we had a reservation to stay the whole weekend! The spots on the main road (not in the loop) are great!
One of my favorite campgrounds we visited on our road trip to Colorado. The drive out to this spot is gorgeous. There's also a nice hike around the lake nearby too.
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