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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: 1/9/2020 10:07 AM)
Boat Ramps
The boat ramp, and all motorized boating is Closed for the 2022 season.
As a reminder, to boat on Ridgway Reservoir, a pre-launch boat inspection for ANS is MANDATORY for all motorized vessels and trailered vessels. If you have any questions about launching or the inspection process, feel free to contact the park at 970-626-5822. Thank you for your support in keeping Ridgway Reservoir free from destructive aquatic nuisances.
(Updated: 1/5/2023 9:48 AM)
Cabins and Yurts
Three yurts can be reserved year-round. For more information, see the Camping & Yurts page. For costs, see the Fees page. Discounted rates may be available from November 1st to March 31st of each year, offering a great opportunity for winter camping!
Each Yurt 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 10 and 14 are handicap accessible, and both yurt 12 and 14 are pet friendly, with an additional per night fee.
If an RV is placed at a Yurt site an RV fee is required in addition to the Yurt fee and will be sold upon arrival.
(Updated: 12/12/2022 12:27 PM)
Camper Services Building

All camper service buildings are closed for the season.
(Updated: 12/12/2022 12:28 PM)
Campgrounds
Camping is available by reservation only. To make a reservation go to cpwshop.com, or call 800-244-5613. Both are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. (The park cannot make reservations).
Campgrounds are anticipated to open in early to mid-April for the 2021 summer season. Call the park visitor center at 970-626-5822 for more specific opening information.
The front half of E-Loop in Elk Ridge, Dakota Terraces Loop A (including the Yurts), and H-Loop walk-In Campsites are open year-round. Only sites 1,3,6,7,8,9,13,15,18, 20, 121,183,184,186, 187, and the Yurts are on reservations and plowed during the winter. All other sites in these areas are available for same day reservations at the park's visitor center, but not plowed or shoveled.
During the summer, Ridgway has over 250 sites from with a variety of amenities; Site types include walk-in tent, basic electric, full hook up, and Yurts. Sites photos are available at campsitephotos.com. RV sites have 20 & 30 amp service (120 V) therefore electric cars are only able to charge on 20 amp and it is a slow charge.

(Updated: 12/12/2022 12:29 PM)
Conference Rooms
The conference room is available for rent for $100/day.
(Updated: 6/12/2021 8:40 AM)
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.
(Updated: 5/24/2020 10:25 AM)
Entrance Station
All vehicles entering the park must have a valid vehicle pass. Entrance stations are manned each day, if arriving after hours, please use self service station.
(Updated: 5/24/2020 10:26 AM)
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.
Visit the Group Facilities page to see availability and make reservations.
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.
Visit the Group Facilities page to see availability and make reservations.

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 Areas Brochure online.

(Updated: 3/12/2021 1:28 PM)
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. The Overlook is available year-round for weddings, check with park for seasonal hours. The shelters are available May thru September.
Visit the Group Facilities page to see availability and make reservations.
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: 3/12/2021 1:28 PM)
Marina
Marina services are available April - September. Long-term seasonal mooring balls, boat slips are in high demand and there is a waitlist. Short term are available through the marina office May - Sept. Also dry storage is currently full. . Pontoon boat and paddleboat rentals are available May - September at the Marina Office, located at the Dutch Charlie Swim beach. The Marina Office is open daily 8-4:30, can be reached at (970) 626-5822 ext. 0, and can provide rental availability, fees, and information on all services. Snacks, pop, ice, and worms can be purchased at the Marina Office.

(Updated: 11/1/2021 10:34 AM)
Park Office
The Visitor Center is open daily from 8 am to 4:00pm. Excluding some major holdays,
(Updated: 12/12/2022 12:30 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: 12/15/2020 6:02 PM)
Playground
Playgrounds are open.
(Updated: 6/12/2021 8:49 AM)
Retail Store
The Retail Store at the Visitor Center is open and sells books, guides, and t-shirts.

Food, snacks, ice and worms can be purchased at the Marina Store near the swimbeach.
(Updated: 6/18/2020 10:19 AM)
Showers

All showers within the camper service buildings and the Dutch Charlie Swim Beach are closed for the season.

Showers are not available in the Winter.
(Updated: 11/1/2021 10:35 AM)
Swim Beach
The Swim Beach at Dutch Charlie is closed for the season due to low water. Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in the beach area. Glass containers, hard-sided paddle craft, and fishing are not allowed in the Dutch Charlie Swim beach.

Open swimming is allowed at the Dallas Creek Shoreline in the designated NO WAKE AREA ONLY. Swimming in this area is at your own risk. There are no specific rules prohibiting motorized boats, or activities such as having glass, alcohol, pets, fish hooks or fishing gear, and we do not test the water at this site. For more information contact the park at 970-626-5822.
(Updated: 9/13/2021 8:51 AM)
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 hours are 8:00am - 4:00pm. The Visitor Center is open year-round except state holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas).
(Updated: 12/12/2022 12:31 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 a dressing area.
Visit the Group Facilities page to see availability and make reservations.
(Updated: 3/12/2021 1:53 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.
Visit the Group Facilities page to see availability and make reservations.
(Updated: 3/12/2021 1:53 PM)