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Arapaho Bay

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG

🏕️ CampgroundRocky Mountain NPColorado⭐ 4.4 (477)
Arapaho Bay
🟢 6 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Sat Sep 12–Tue Sep 15
Availability checked 17h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 83 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Arapaho Bay in Colorado has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 12–Tue Sep 15. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sat Sep 12 – Tue Sep 153 nightsbook these dates →sites MORA #044, ROARING FORK #083
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, BIG ROCK #008–BIG ROCK #012 next to each othersites BIG ROCK #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #016, #019, #020, #022, MORA #023, #028, #040, #041, #042, #046, ROARING FORK #053, #054, #058, #060, #063, #073, #080, #081, #082, #084
Sun Sep 13 – Tue Sep 152 nightsbook these dates →👥 MORA #035 & MORA #036 next to each othersites MORA #035, #036, ROARING FORK #056, #066
Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →👥 BIG ROCK #003 & BIG ROCK #004 next to each othersites BIG ROCK #003, #004, #013, MORA #025, #026, #051
Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites BIG ROCK #005, #014, ROARING FORK #070
Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →sites ROARING FORK #059, #061

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite MORA #044 — 44
Site MORA #044 · 44USFS
Campsite ROARING FORK #083 — sample site
Site ROARING FORK #083 · sample siteUSFS
Campsite BIG ROCK  #008 — 8
Site BIG ROCK #008 · 8USFS
Campsite BIG ROCK  #009 — 9
Site BIG ROCK #009 · 9USFS
Campsite BIG ROCK  #010 — 10
Site BIG ROCK #010 · 10USFS
Campsite BIG ROCK  #011 — 11
Site BIG ROCK #011 · 11USFS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 9.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ ChargePoint Town Park9.7 midirections →
⚡ ChargePoint Maverik10.4 midirections →
⚡ National Park Village20.2 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 19 openings at Arapaho Bay over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 5–16 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $29–$58/nightRv NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆464 ratings
5★308
4★86
3★32
2★20
1★18
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.4/4
AT&T2.2/4
T-Mobile1.2/4
Sprint retired0.5/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Arapaho Bay FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Arapaho Bay?

Arapaho Bay in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Arapaho Bay?

Campsite fees at Arapaho Bay run about $29–$58/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Arapaho Bay when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Arapaho Bay often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Arapaho Bay?

CampSage's scans caught 19 openings at Arapaho Bay over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 5–16 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Arapaho Bay a good campground?

Arapaho Bay holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 477 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Arapaho Bay?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Arapaho Bay, Verizon rates highest at 2.4 out of 5 from 204 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Arapaho Bay located?

Arapaho Bay is located in Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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