Arapaho Bay
Its 79 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $29 per night. Arapaho Bay is a National Forest campground near Grand, Colorado.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 6Arapaho Bay Scenic View. Photo: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
It sits right at the edge of Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary of Indian Peaks Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $29 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 79
- Tent sites
- 9
- RV sites
- 9
- Accessible sites
- 2
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Campsites
79 sites in 3 loops; 3 pull-through; the longest takes a 45 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 001 |
| 003 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 003 |
| 004 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 39 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 004 |
| 005 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 005 |
| 006 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 006 |
| 007 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 007 |
| 008 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 008 |
| 009 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 009 |
| 010 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 010 |
| 011 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 011 |
| 012 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 012 |
| 013 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 013 |
| 014 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 014 |
| 015 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 015 |
| 016 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 016 |
| 017 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 017 |
| 018 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 018 |
| 019 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 019 |
| 020 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 020 |
| 021 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 021 |
| 022 | BIG ROCK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop BIG ROCK, site 022 |
| 023 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 023 |
| 024 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 36 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 024 |
| 025 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 025 |
| 026 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 026 |
| 027 | MORA | Rv nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 027 |
| 028 | MORA | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 028 |
| 030 | MORA | Rv nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 030 |
| 031 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 031 |
| 032 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 032 |
| 033 | MORA | Rv nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 033 |
| 034 | MORA | Rv nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 034 |
| 035 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 035 |
| 036 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 036 |
| 037 | MORA | Rv nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 037 |
| 038 | MORA | Rv nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 038 |
| 039 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 039 |
| 040 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 040 |
| 041 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 37 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 041 |
| 042 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 042 |
| 043 | MORA | Rv nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 043 |
| 044 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 26 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 044 |
| 045 | MORA | Rv nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 045 |
| 046 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 046 |
| 047 | MORA | Rv nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 047 |
| 048 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 42 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 048 |
| 049 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 049 |
| 050 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 050 |
| 051 | MORA | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop MORA, site 051 |
| 052 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 052 |
| 053 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 42 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 053 |
| 054 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 054 |
| 055 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 055 |
| 056 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 056 |
| 058 | ROARING FORK | Tent only nonelectric | 19 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 058 |
| 059 | ROARING FORK | Tent only nonelectric | 19 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 059 |
| 060 | ROARING FORK | Tent only nonelectric | 19 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 060 |
| 061 | ROARING FORK | Tent only nonelectric | 19 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 061 |
| 062 | ROARING FORK | Tent only nonelectric | 19 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 062 |
| 063 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 063 |
| 064 | ROARING FORK | Tent only nonelectric | 22 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 064 |
| 065 | ROARING FORK | Tent only nonelectric | 22 ft | Not on record | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 065 |
| 066 | ROARING FORK | Tent only nonelectric | 22 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 066 |
| 068 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 068 |
| 069 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 069 |
| 070 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 27 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 070 |
| 072 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 072 |
| 073 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 073 |
| 074 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 074 |
| 075 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 075 |
| 076 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 076 |
| 077 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 077 |
| 078 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 078 |
| 079 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 079 |
| 080 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Pull-through | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 080 |
| 081 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 081 |
| 082 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 082 |
| 083 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 083 |
| 084 | ROARING FORK | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Not on record | Book loop ROARING FORK, site 084 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 8,320 ft
40.1219, -105.7608 in Grand. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Arapaho Bay?
Sites at Arapaho Bay are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231860).
How much does it cost to camp at Arapaho Bay?
Camping at Arapaho Bay costs Single Site: $29 per night.
How many campsites does Arapaho Bay have?
Arapaho Bay has 79 campsites, including 9 tent sites and 9 RV sites. 2 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Arapaho Bay?
Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Arapaho Bay.
Are there pull-through sites at Arapaho Bay?
Recreation.gov lists 3 pull-through sites at Arapaho Bay: loop ROARING FORK, site 074, loop ROARING FORK, site 079, and loop ROARING FORK, site 080.
Is there drinking water at Arapaho Bay?
Yes, Arapaho Bay has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Arapaho Bay?
Yes, pets are allowed at Arapaho Bay.
Who manages Arapaho Bay?
Arapaho Bay is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Arapaho Bay
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Arapaho Bay, in a straight line: Hot Sulphur Springs (hot spring, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Sunset Point 
Green Ridge 
Cutthroat Bay Group Campground
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $33 per night
Green Ridge - Sites
- 72
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $29 per night
Cutthroat Bay Group Campground - Sites
- 2
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- 105
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $32 per night (walk to), $38 per night (non-electric), $43 per night (electric)
More campgrounds: camping near Grand and campgrounds in Grand.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
Photo credits
- Photo 1: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: US Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)