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Park Facilities

Accessible Facilities
The Yurts, restrooms, Visitor Center and overlook are accessible year round.
Activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, birding, and wildlife viewing are seasonally accessible (weather dependent).
(Updated: 12/27/2016 2:10 PM)
Boat Ramps
The boat ramp is open for season. All boats must be inspected prior to launch. Current inspection hours are 8 am to 4 pm 7 days a week. For more information please contact the park office at (970)626-5822x0 or ridgway.park@state.co.us
(Updated: 3/15/2018 11:33 AM)
Cabins and Yurts
Three yurts can be reserved year-round, offering a great opportunity for winter camping! Each has amenities including heat, electricity, microwave, fridge, and sleeps up to six. Water hydrants are outside, as are the flush and vault restrooms. Showers are available during the summer.
Yurt 14 is handicap accessible, and both yurts 12 and 14 are pet friendly, with an additional $10.00 per night fee.
(Updated: 5/6/2016 9:54 AM)
Camper Services Building
All Camper Service Buildings are closed for season. The Camper Service buildings include vending, laundry, and pay showers in addition to flush restrooms.
(Updated: 11/4/2017 4:26 PM)
Conference Rooms
The conference room is an ideal location for groups of up to 40 people to hold meetings, seminars and training programs. The room includes chairs, folding tables and audio-visual equipment (VHS player, digital projector, whiteboard, flipchart) and a kitchenette. Daily fee for conference room is $100.
(Updated: 2/14/2014 3:13 PM)
Dump Station
It is located at the Dutch Charlie entrance for registered campers in Dakota Terraces and Elk Ridge campgrounds.
Please Note: Non-camping customers need to pay a minimum camping rate to utilize, which is currently $26, PLUS a $7 day pass.
(Updated: 5/4/2017 10:32 AM)
Entrance Station
All vehicles entering the park must have a valid vehicle pass. Entrance stations are unmanned for the winter; please use the self service passes and camping permits available at each entrance at the self-serve stations. 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: 12/27/2016 2:14 PM)
Event Facilities
Weddings, family reunions, and group picnics can be held at any one (or any combination) of our Group Facilities. These facilities include the Group Event Facility, Group Picnic Areas, and Visitor Center Overlook.

The Visitor Center Overlook, is located at the Visitor Center. It is overlooking the beautiful Ridgway Reservoir with Mt. Sneffels and the San Juan Mountains as a backdrop. The Overlook is available year-round for weddings. Call the park office for seasonal hours and availability. Check the fees page for rate information.

The Group Event Facility is open May 1 thru September 30th. Reservations can be made up to 1 year in advance. This is an ideal setting to celebrate weddings, family reunions, company picnics and parties of all kinds. You can rent one or both for an event. Call the park office for availability; check the fees page for rate information.

There are also three smaller Group Picnic Areas that are available on a first-come/first-serve basis or reserved for a small fee by camping groups in the park.

More information about the event facilities can be found in the Group Activity Area brochure on line. Please see group activities/camping for more information or contact the park office at (970) 626-5822 or ridgway.park@state.co.us.

(Updated: 8/27/2015 11:47 AM)
Fishing Piers
Two fishing piers are located on the park; one at the Uncompahgre River, just off the paved 'River Walk' Trail, and the other just off the boat ramp on the Fish Tale Trail path. ALL piers are handicapped accessible. These piers are available year round, as conditions allow.
(Updated: 6/22/2016 8:56 AM)
Group Picnic Area
There are two shelters located in the Pa-Co-Chu-Puk area of the park. Shelter A accommodates 150 people; shelter B accommodates 100 people. Both are next to the Uncompahgre River offering an ideal setting to celebrate weddings, family reunions, company picnics and parties of all kinds. You can rent one or both for an event. Call the park office for availability at (970) 626-5822 ext 10. Also check the fees page for rate information. The Overlook is available year-round for weddings, check with park for seasonal hours. The shelters are available May thru September.
There are also three smaller Group Picnic Areas that are available on a 'first come first served' basis or reserved for a small fee by camping groups in the park. More information about the event facilities can be found in the Group Activity Area brochure. These areas are available on a seasonal basis.
(Updated: 11/7/2014 9:36 AM)
Marina
April thru October, the park has a mooring buoy field, boat slips and a dry storage area available. These are available with daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonal rates. Please contact the park at (970) 626-5822 for availability, fees, or for more information.
(Updated: 6/2/2015 12:08 PM)
Park Office
The Visitor Center which includes a gift shop and interpretive displays is open year-round (except state holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year) 8:am-4:30pm.
(Updated: 2/14/2014 3:13 PM)
Picnic Sites
Besides the Group Picnic Areas and Event Facilities, there are other picnic sites throughout the park, available on a first-come-first-served basis.
There are some picnic sites with a charcoal grill, picnic table and shade shelter at Dallas Creek as well as the Pa-Co-Chu-Puk day-use area, and the day-use areas located near the swim beach and along Mears Bay in Dutch Charlie.
There are also more secluded, less developed picnic sites at Dutch Charlie near the reservoir, behind the boat ramp parking lot.
Please contact the park office at (970) 626-5822 for details.
(Updated: 8/14/2014 12:25 PM)
Playground
Playgrounds are all open.
(Updated: 5/31/2017 2:54 PM)
Retail Store
The Retail Store at the Visitor Center is open 8:00am - 4:30pm daily, except for state holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. The Retail Store has interesting gift ideas, books, clothing and accessories.
(Updated: 8/27/2015 11:48 AM)
Showers
Pay showers are available in each campground in the Camper Service Buildings.
Showers are NOT available in the winter.
(Updated: 11/4/2017 4:27 PM)
Swim Beach
The swim beach is closed to swimming for season due to lo water levels. The beach area is still open for play in sun, sand and playground.
Dogs are not allowed in the swim beach area.
(Updated: 9/10/2017 7:31 PM)
Trails
There are 14 miles of trail; all are currently open for hiking, snowshoeing or x-country skiing.
Please check the conditions or call the Visitor Center (970-626-5822 x10) for current trail conditions.
Trail maps are available at our Visitor Center.
(Updated: 12/27/2016 2:18 PM)
Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is the great place to start getting to know Ridgway State Park and its surroundings: from park layout and campsites to trails and local places to visit as well as a variety of books and gifts for all ages. Start here to see what there is to do and see. Hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm. The Visitor Center is open year-round except state holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years).
(Updated: 8/14/2014 12:28 PM)
Visitor Center Overlook
The Overlook at the Visitor Center gives a dramatic backdrop of the San Juan Mountains and Ridgway Reservoir. It is a perfect place for events such as wedding ceremonies, and can accommodate up to 100 people. Fees for events include ranger time for parking duty and patrol of trails to ensure privacy. There is also an dressing area.
Reservations can be made one year in advance through the Visitor Center.
(Updated: 8/14/2014 12:30 PM)
Wedding Facilities
Ridgway State Park is a popular place to stage a wedding because of the natural beauty and modern facilities. The Visitor Center Overlook and the shelters at Pa-Co-Chu-Puk are ideal areas to hold a wedding.
(Updated: 8/14/2014 12:30 PM)