Ridgway State Park Introduce
Ridgway State Park is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Colorado's western valleys, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly amenities. Located along the scenic US-550 highway, this state park provides a serene environment for visitors to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse themselves in the great outdoors.
The park is known for its diverse landscape, featuring the picturesque Ridgway Reservoir, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and rolling hills. Whether you're an adventure seeker or simply looking to unwind, Ridgway State Park has something for everyone.
- Scenic Beauty: The park offers stunning views of the San Juan Mountains, providing a breathtaking backdrop for outdoor activities and photography enthusiasts.
- Water Activities: Enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, or paddleboarding on the tranquil waters of Ridgway Reservoir. Anglers can catch rainbow trout and other fish species.
- Hiking and Biking: Explore miles of trails that range from easy walks to challenging treks through meadows, forests, and mountainous terrain. The park also offers biking paths for adventure-seekers.
- Camping: Ridgway State Park provides well-maintained campsites with modern amenities, including showers, picnic areas, and fire pits. RVs are welcome too.
The park is a paradise for families, with pet-friendly accommodations, playgrounds, and plenty of open spaces to explore together. The clean and welcoming campsite, complete with essential facilities, makes it an ideal destination for both short visits and extended stays.
Customer feedback highlights the beauty and cleanliness of the park, with many praising the variety of activities available. One visitor described it as "a gem waiting to be discovered," while another mentioned the top-notch playground and the stunning mountain backdrop.
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Customer Reviews
Beautiful, clean camp site. Had showers, play grounds... pet friendly. can't wait to spend more time here and explore some other places near by
Such a nice state park with 3 sections to enjoy. We loved the lake & beach with beautiful mountain backdrop! The playground was top notch, complete with giant slide the kids all loved. Camping available, but we just stayed for the day. Will definitely trying campsites here next time!
Very excited to come back to the park for some camping over the summer! It's a big park that offers a swim beach, camping, and hiking trails.
My husband and I just returned from a vacation where we stayed at Ridgway State Park. This park is amazing. It is so well maintained and the people working at the park are super friendly and helpful. We drove from Texas and usually travel through Gunnison. However, a bridge is out on Hwy 50. We drove across New Mexico, and the roads were herendous. We came up through Cortez and Dolores and entered from the back side of the park to avoid driving our 5th wheel on the Million Dollar HWY. We did take an alternate route home, which took us on 160, and we cut through to Albuquerque. This shortened the time we had to drive in NM. We highly recommend staying here. It is very popular. We barely got a reservation almost 5 or 6 months in advance. It is like Texas Parks. You have to get online at midnight the day the reservation window opens. We enjoy fishing, and we did have to pay 100.00 for two 5-day fishing licenses. Part of the cost includes a habitat fee. I believe the license was 38.00 dollars. We stayed in the Pacochpuk loop with full RV hookups for 6 nights. There are beautiful fishing ponds in the loop and access to the river. You can buy firewood bundles for 6 dollars and ice from the super friendly camp hosts. We did not need to buy ice, but it was 3 dollars. I do not know the size. You do check in at your respective campground loop when you arrive. I attached a few photos, but the beauty of this place was such an amazing gift from our Lord above.
Great Campground, lots of hiking and fresh air. RV Pads were not totally level, but not bad. Dump facility was clean and water was great.
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