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
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An orange tent on a camping platform
Camping and Lodging
Stay at Ridgway State Park
Ridgway State Park offers diverse camping experiences across three main campgrounds: Dakota Terraces, Elk Ridge, and Pa-Co-Chu-Puk, all equipped with camper service buildings, including showers, flush restrooms, and seasonal laundry facilities. For a unique glamping experience, three cozy yurts are available year-round. The Eddy Group Campground in Pa-Co-Chu-Puk is ideal for groups.
Winter camping is available in selected loops in Elk Ridge and Dakota Terraces, with plowed, reservable sites and heated shower and restroom facilities, providing a cozy snowy retreat.
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At This Park
Campgrounds
What’s available at Ridgway
Ridgway State Park offers year-round camping with 282 sites for RVs, trailers, campers and motor homes, including ADA-accessible (only reservable by phone) and walk-in options. For a more secluded experience, choose from 25 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 scenic walk-in tent sites. Pa-Co-Chu-Puk, by the Uncompahgre River, boasts full hookup 50 amp sites and walk-in tent sites.
The Eddy Group Campground in Pa-Co-Chu-Puk is ideal for groups, featuring 15 50-amp campsites, a large tent area, a unique hammock stand, a full kitchen, ADA facilities, and a large pavilion with BBQ grills and a fire ring.
Even in winter, selected campground loops remain open with plowed and shoveled, reservable sites, heated restrooms with showers, and a year-round RV dump station, providing a serene snowy escape.
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Yurts
Escape to nature in Ridgway’s yurts.
Yurts are round tents on a wooden frame with circular skylights and windows to provide illumination. The three yurts at Ridgway include heated amenities, kitchenettes, outdoor grilling areas, and furnishings for up to six guests, with pet-friendly options. Reservations are required and are available year-round.
Campsites
Pack Your Tent
Relax by the campfire after a long day on the trails or reservoir. All campsites include a fire ring and picnic table. Ridgway has 203 accessible campsites.
A family sits by their campfire.
A green tent with a bear box food container nearby
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. Note: Accessible campsites are available and must be reserved by phone at 1-800-244-5613.
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
When you camp at Ridgway State Park, check-in time is 1:00 p.m. on the day of arrival and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day of departure. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.. A reservation is necessary, and camping is allowed only in designated areas. The maximum stay is 14 days within a 28-day period. A maximum of six people, two motorized vehicles and only one camping unit is 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.
During winter (November to March), 48 RV sites and 15 walk-in tent sites are available. Three yurts, including a universally accessible one, remain open year-round.
Winter amenities:
- Heated restrooms with showers
- Plowed and shoveled roads
- Year-round RV dump station
Fees
Pass |
Description |
Duration |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Campsite |
Single campsite (max 3 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
Yurts offer a comfortable way to enjoy the outdoors and are a unique alternative to tent or RV camping. Ridgway has three yurts, each with a screened skylight, windows, one set of bunk beds and two queen-size futons. Each yurt accommodates up to six people. Yurt 10 is universally accessible, with a restroom next to it that is open year-round.
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.