Arapaho Bay Campground
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Forest Rte. 125Lake Granby
Lake Granby
(877) 444-6777
- Good for Kids:
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2 reviews for Arapaho Bay Campground
2 reviews in English
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Review from Kym B.
7/24/2009
I almost don't want to Yelp it, because I'm afraid all you people (yes, I said "you people") stealing the awesomeness. Whatever, though. You seem cool enough. I guess we can hang out (just don't tell us to quiet down at 10 pm and don't snag the best campsites).
Arapaho Bay Campground is not only HUGE, it sits on a HUGE lake. Lake Granby is massive, perfect for all boats from water-ski speedboats to rickety old canoes. You can even rent pontoon boats (not at the campsite, but around the lake a bit). The campground itself is made up of three loops. The furthest in sits on a jetty, and is closest to the boat ramp. The middle loop sits on an inlet, where there's an AWESOME jumping rock (about 15 feet high) and a nice place to lounge in your innertubes. The loop closest to the entrance isn't on the water at all.
If you're going, be aware that the Pine Beetle damage is pretty severe. The middle loop is mostly clear-cut, so bring shade canopies if you have them. The other two loops are less barren, but that might change... best to pack your own shade. There's also an on-site General Store in case your ice melts fast in that hot hot sun. Oh yeah... wear sunblock! Even the most olive-skinned of us got burned up there.
Mosquitos aren't bad, even though you're right on water, which is nice. Bees aren't really a factor either. The camp hosts keep the place neat and tidy... including the 'throoms. No small feat at a campground this big. Nice job! They will get on you if your dogs are off-leash, though... so be careful. It's not an issue down at the waterside, but they need to be tied up when you're at your site.
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Review from Erin M.
Washington, DC
9/1/2010
This campground is located 9 miles down a dirt road off of the Lake Granby. It was awesome scenery to get there and the perfect location if you want to hike around monarch lake or to cascade falls early in the morning. It IS $20 which I think is steep for a place with no shower or running water in bathrooms. You also have to pay for Arapaho Bay pass if you don't have one. (They accept the National Parks Annual Pass). However, it is quiet and relaxing. It IS a long drive down the dirt road so be sure to make reservations and get your supplies before settling down for the evening.
There is also a super little cottage down the road which serves coffee and homemade cinnamon buns and muffins. She only starts around 8:30 so we had to wait until after our early morning hike to snag some. Delish!
Only complaint...a group of people were not observing quiet hours....we love partying too...just host them at our HOUSE and not a public campground.
ALSO - across the main road and down about 2.5 miles is willow creek campground. ADORABLE view but not as many places to hike right from the campground.
