Meeker Office Closure
The Meeker office is closed until further notice due to the Lee Fire. Please view the news release for additional details and alternative office information.
Ridgway State Park
State Park in Ridgway, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Visitor Center/Office: Daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
28555 Highway 550
Ridgway, CO 81432
United States
Ridgway State Park
State Park in Ridgway, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Visitor Center/Office: Daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
28555 Highway 550
Ridgway, CO 81432
United States
Navigate to:
Ouray County: Stage 2 Fire Restrictions -
Building, maintaining, attending, or using an open fire, campfire, or open flame outdoors is PROHIBITED, including in developed campgrounds and picnic areas. This includes charcoal grills, BBQs, coal, and wood-burning stoves. For more restrictions, see ouraycountyco.gov. For more fire-related information on the Western Slope, visit http://www.westslopefireinfo.com/.
Yurt with fall trees and majestic mountain range in distance
Camping and Lodging
Stay at Ridgway State Park
Imagine waking up to crisp mountain air and breathtaking views of the San Juan Mountains, right outside your tent or RV. Ridgway State Park offers an unforgettable camping and lodging experience, inviting you to extend your adventure in the heart of southwestern Colorado. With nearly 300 campsites across three distinct campgrounds — Elk Ridge, Dakota Terraces, and Pa-Co-Chu-Puk — you'll find the perfect spot, whether you prefer RV hookups, spacious tent sites, or the cozy comfort of our year-round yurts. Each campground provides convenient amenities like showers, flush restrooms, and seasonal laundry facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay.
For groups, the Eddy Group Campground in Pa-Co-Chu-Puk offers ample space and facilities. Even in winter, selected loops in Elk Ridge and Dakota Terraces welcome campers with plowed, reservable sites and heated facilities, transforming the park into a magical snowy retreat. Come discover your ideal escape and create lasting memories under the vast Colorado sky!
At This Park
At This Park
Campgrounds
What’s available at Ridgway
Ridgway State Park offers year-round camping with 253 sites available for RVs, trailers, and tent campers, including ADA-accessible and walk-in options. For those seeking a more secluded experience, there are also 25 dedicated walk-in tent sites.
Dakota Terraces and Elk Ridge campgrounds provide 30-amp electric hookups, an RV dump station, and shared water, with Elk Ridge also featuring 10 scenic walk-in tent sites. Pa-Co-Chu-Puk, by the Uncompahgre River, boasts full hookup 50 amp sites and 15 walk-in tent sites. All Campgrounds offer camper service buildings with showers, flush restrooms and seasonal laundry facilities.
Embrace the serene beauty of winter by camping in select campsites in Elk Ridge and Dakota Terraces campgrounds. Enjoy plowed, reservable sites with access to heated shower and restroom facilities, and a year-round dump station. Reservations are required and a park pass is required for each day of your stay.
At This Park
Yurts
Escape to nature in Ridgway’s yurts.
Escape to nature with a unique and cozy stay in one of Ridgway State Park's charming yurts! These inviting round tents, set on a sturdy wooden frame, welcome you with abundant natural light streaming through circular skylights and windows. All three of our yurts are heated, and include small refrigerators and microwaves, outdoor grilling areas, secure food storage boxes, and comfortable furnishings for up to six guests, ensuring a delightful year-round retreat. Pets are welcome in selected yurts for an additional fee. Reservations are required, so book your unforgettable yurt adventure today!
Campsites
Pack Your Gear
Relax and unwind by a crackling campfire under a blanket of stars after a day exploring the Park. Our diverse campgrounds offer nearly 300 sites, ranging from basic walk-in tent sites to full 50-amp hookup sites, and even a large group campground. At a minimum all campsites are equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and BBQ grill, with many accessible sites ensuring everyone can enjoy a comfortable and memorable outdoor experience.
Remember to always practice Leave No Trace principles and learn how to Live with Bears by properly storing all food and scented items to protect wildlife and ensure a safe, memorable experience for everyone.
Ridgway fall camping RVs in campground loop
A family sits by their campfire.
Ridgway winter truck bed camping
Couple sitting around firepit in the evening with tent in background
Reserve a Campsite or Yurt
282 Campsites, 3 Yurts
A reservation is required to camp at Ridgway State Park, and it’s easy to make one. Reservations can be made for campsites and yurts online at cpwshop.com or by phone at 1-800-244-5613. ADA designated campsites are available and must be reserved by phone at 1-800-244-5613. A valid handicap vehicle placard is required to reserve designated campsites and must be displayed in a vehicle while occupying the campsite.
Reservations can be made up to six months in advance of your arrival date. Visitors are required to display a vehicle pass and have a valid reservation.
Know Before You Go
Whether you’re camping in a tent or yurt, Ridgway’s campgrounds offer amenities to make your stay more comfortable.
Amenities include:
- ADA-accessible campsite
- Electric and water hook-ups
- Flush Restrooms
- Coin-operated showers and laundry facilities (summer only)
- Dump station
- Water
- Playgrounds
Welcome to Ridgway State Park! To ensure a pleasant and respectful experience for all, please be aware of our essential camping regulations. Check-in time for your site is at 1:00 p.m. on your arrival day, and check-out is by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on your departure day. Early check-in will not be permitted. Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to allow everyone peaceful rest. A reservation and park pass are required for each day of your stay, and camping is permitted only in designated areas. Please note that each individual site allows a maximum of six people, two motorized vehicles, and one camping unit. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to these regulations, which help preserve the beauty and tranquility of our park for generations to come. For comprehensive information on all park regulations, please visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations page.
For the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, and to protect our natural environment, please remember that all dogs and pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet and under control at all times while on park lands. Pets are not permitted beyond the fenced entrances at the Dutch Charlie Swim Beach. We kindly ask all pet handlers to immediately collect and properly dispose of all pet waste. Numerous pet waste stations, with ecofriendly waste bags, and trash receptacles are conveniently located throughout the park for your use. While we appreciate you picking up after your pet, please ensure waste bags are disposed of properly in a trash receptacle and not left on trails, picnic tables, or elsewhere in the park. Failure to control a pet or properly dispose of waste may result in a citation or eviction from the park. Your cooperation helps keep Ridgway State Park safe and beautiful for everyone!
For information on park regulations visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations page.
Embrace the serene beauty of winter by camping at Ridgway State Park, where select campsites in Elk Ridge and Dakota Terraces campgrounds remain open. Enjoy plowed, reservable sites that provide access to heated showers and restroom facilities, and a year-round dump station, ensuring a cozy and comfortable experience even amidst the crisp mountain air and snow-covered landscapes. For an even cozier winter escape, consider staying in one of the park's three heated yurts. Beyond the park, enjoy the local area with activities: go for a dip in the local hot springs, go ice climbing in Ouray, snowshoe local trails, explore the region on cross-country skis, or experience world-class skiing in Telluride.
Winter amenities:
- 30 amp electrical hook ups
- Shared water hydrants
- Year-round RV dump station
- Heated flush restrooms
- Free heated showers
- Picnic tables
- Fire Ring with grates
- BBQ grills
- Plowed roads
- Plowed and shoveled campsites
- Some sites have shade shelters
- Bear proof dumpsters
- Park Visitor Center
- Playgrounds & picnic areas
- Fishing access
- Trails
Fees
Pass |
Description |
Duration |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Campsite |
Single campsite (max 6 occupants) |
1 Night |
$28 to $41 |
|
Park Pass |
Multiple park passes available at this park |
1 Day / 1 year |
$4 to $80 |
YURTS
Stay in Style
Experience the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and cozy comfort with a stay in one of Ridgway State Park's charming yurts! These unique round tents offer a delightful alternative to traditional tent or RV camping, providing a comfortable way to immerse yourself in nature year-round. Ridgway features three inviting yurts, each thoughtfully appointed with a screened skylight and windows for abundant natural light and fresh air. Inside, you'll find comfortable furnishings including one set of bunk beds and two queen-size futons, accommodating up to six people for a memorable group or family getaway. For added convenience, all three yurts are heated and include small refrigerators and microwaves, as well as outdoor grilling areas. We are proud to offer Yurts 10 and 14 as universally accessible options, with a year-round accessible restroom conveniently located nearby. Book your yurt adventure today and discover a truly unique way to enjoy the beauty of Ridgway State Park!
The Beaver Lodge yurt with railings and a bench
A camper sits outside a yurt at a picnic table while another camper enters the yurt.
Know Before You Go
Yurts can accommodate up to six people. All of the beds have mattresses but no bedding. Visitors will need to bring bedding, such as sleeping bags and/or sheets, blankets and pillows.
Amenities include:
- Deck
- Outdoor grill
- Fire ring
- Picnic table
- Water hydrant
- Dumpster
- Coin-operated shower and laundry facilities (Memorial Day through Labor day)
- Electric heat and propane power
- Outlets and ceiling light
- Small refrigerator and microwave
- One twin-size bunk bed
- Two queen-size futons
Yurt reservations require a minimum stay of two nights. When you stay at Ridgway State Park, check-in time is 1 p.m. on the day of arrival and check-out time is 12 p.m. (noon) on the day of departure. A reservation is necessary. The maximum stay is 14 days within a 28-day period. A maximum of six people are allowed per individual site. Please do not tie or hang anything from the trees.
All pets must be under control and on a maximum six-foot leash at all times, and not attached to any park signs, trees, shrubs or hydrants. Pets may not be left unattended, and pet owners must promptly clean up after their pets. Pets are permitted in yurts 12 and 14 only with a $10-per-day pet fee.
Yurts are available by reservation year-round. They are kept warm and cozy by a thermostat-controlled propane gas log stove.
Winter amenities:
- Restrooms
Fees
Pass |
Description |
Duration |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Yurt Fee |
Single yurt (max 6 occupants) |
1 Night |
$90 |
|
Pet Fee |
per night (not per pet) |
1 Night |
$10 |
|
Park Pass |
Multiple park passes available at this park |
1 Day / 1 Year |
$4 to $80 |
Visitor with Disabilities
Accessible Camping Options
Ridgway State Park offers a welcoming camping experience for visitors with mobility impairments, featuring designated accessible campsites and yurts across three campgrounds: Elk Ridge, Dakota Terraces, and Pa-Co-Chu-Puk. These sites are designed with accessibility in mind, providing features like accessible restrooms, shower buildings, picnic tables, and BBQs, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay amidst the park's beautiful natural setting.
You can easily make reservations for designated accessible campsites by calling 1 (800) 244-5613. Yurt reservations may be made through our online reservation system.
Borrow Equipment
Planning a camping trip to Ridgway State Park but don't have all the gear? Thanks to a generous grant from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), we offer free loaner camping equipment to make your outdoor adventure a reality.
Camping Equipment
Our "Camping Lending Locker" provides a variety of essential items, ranging from tents and camping chairs to camp stoves and coolers. This program ensures that everyone has the opportunity to experience the joy of camping at Ridgway State Park, even if you're just starting out or forgot something at home. Simply inquire at the park visitor center to see what's available and get ready for a memorable stay.