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  • Boat Ramps

    Boat Ramp Hours are currently 6-9 7days/week.   No launching will be allowed outside of the hours.  All boats must be inspected prior to launch. The boat inspection station will be closed on Monday August 19th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

    (Updated: 8/17/2019 10:51 AM)

  • Cell Phone Coverage

    A cell tower on the park permits most carriers to have good reception on the park.  There is NO T Mobile reception.
    (Updated: 4/21/2019 2:23 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    Wood and charcoal fires and smoking are allowed  however all fires must be attended and please have water available and keep flames below 2 ft. in  height. 
    (Updated: 10/6/2018 9:21 AM)

  • Fishing Report

    See CPW fishing reports on main website or call park office 8-4:30pm at (970)626-5822x0 for information. 

    (Updated: 10/6/2018 9:22 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 available at each entrance at the self-serve stations 1 day at a time. Park passes and services are available year-round at the Park Visitor Center 8:00am - 4:30pm (except state holidays which include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year). 


    (Updated: 1/3/2019 2:48 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

    ​Dallas Creek shoreline access will be closed to vehicles due to high water and resource protection on 7/15/19 until water levels drop sufficiently. 

    (Updated: 7/14/2019 9:21 AM)

  • 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  (6865)

    (Updated: 7/14/2019 9:28 AM)

  • Water Temperature

    52 degrees
    (Updated: 7/14/2019 9:30 AM)

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