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  • Boat Ramps

    The boat ramp is open  for season.  All boats must be inspected prior to launch.  Inspection hours are currently 8 am to 4 pm 7 days a week. For more information contact the park office at (970)626-5822x0

    (Updated: 3/15/2018 11:37 AM)

  • Camping

    For Winter camping, A loop and the Yurts and H loop are open year-round.
     
    The following sites are reservable year-round: 6, 8, 9, 15, 18, as well as the Yurts.
     
    F Loop (200-236) are not available until June 1 for electrical project. 
     
    For more information about park camp sites, closures, amenities and regulations, please call 1-970-626-5822 x10.
    (Updated: 11/29/2017 2:36 PM)

  • Cell Phone Coverage

    A cell tower on the park permits most carriers to have good reception on the park.
    (Updated: 2/18/2014 1:21 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    Wood and charcoal fires are allowed in designated fire containers (upright BBQ grills and fire rings). Please use caution, always attend fires and keep fires small. 
     
    Wood is available for sale at the Visitor Center.
    (Updated: 9/10/2017 7:23 PM)

  • Fishing Report

    Reservoir has been good for rainbows and a large brown and splake have been pulled in recently.  Tail waters and ponds at Pa Co Chu Puk have been good but very crowded, we recommend coming off hours and days to maximize fishing experience.   

    (Updated: 3/30/2018 10:34 AM)

  • Hunting

    Due to limited backcountry areas and the proximity of recreation facilities hunting is limited.

    Due to year-round visitation to the park by a variety of recreation user groups hunters can contact the Park Visitor Center for specific and updated information on hunting at Ridgway State Park. 

    East Side of Hwy 550

    Big game and small game hunting on the EAST side of Hwy 550 starts the Tuesday after Labor Day until December 1st of each year when the area is closed for big game winter habitat.  The area will open again on May 1st and hunting can be done until the Friday before Memorial Day (according to current seasons and licenses). 

    ​Waterfowl 

    Waterfowl hunting is permitted on the Dallas Creek shoreline October 1 - April 30 (according to current seasons and licenses). 

    West Side of Hwy 550

    Big and small game hunting along the WEST shoreline of the reservoir is open October 1 - April 30 (according to current seasons and licenses) 

    Hunters should check with the Park Visitor Center for maps, specific closures and regulations.​​ Also see the CPW Hunting section​ for seasonal information.​

    (Updated: 10/1/2016 1:17 PM)

  • Park Entrance

    All vehicles entering the park must have a valid vehicle pass. Please use the self service passes and camping permits available at each entrance at the self-serve stations 1 day/evening at a time. Park passes and other passes/permits are available year-round at the Park Visitor Center 8:00am - 4:30pm (except state holidays which include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year). 


    (Updated: 11/4/2017 4:23 PM)

  • Road Conditions

    Roads are open. As always, watch for wildlife on all roads! For road conditions outside of the park, go to cotrip.org​.
    (Updated: 5/12/2017 9:28 PM)

  • Seasonal Closures

    The swim beach is closed to swimming due to low water levels. 

    (Updated: 9/10/2017 7:24 PM)

  • Trails

    Ridgway has 14 miles of trail.  Mear's Bay trail at Dutch Charlie and Marmot Run at Dallas Creek are concrete pathways that have somewhat melted and are best for walkers with no equipment.

    Trail maps are available at our Visitor Center. 

    (Updated: 5/26/2017 8:54 AM)

  • Water Levels

    Lake elevation is down due to release at dam, however it is still plenty boating opportunties.  Swim beach is closed due to low water levels.  

     

    (Updated: 9/10/2017 7:28 PM)

  • Water Temperature

     50's at Swim beach
    (Updated: 10/15/2017 1:03 PM)

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