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Accessible Facilities
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10/5/2011 |
At Ridgway State Park camping, fishing, hiking, birding, and wildlife viewing are accessible year-round.
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Boat Ramps
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11/5/2012 |
THE BOAT RAMP IS CLOSED effective November 1, 2012. It is scheduled to re-open March 15, 2013 conditions permitting.
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Cabins and Yurts
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6/13/2012 |
Three comfy Yurts are available in the Dakota Terraces campground, one of which is wheelchair accessible. Yurt #14 is our 'pet friendly' yurt. Yurts are a popular way to do some year-round camping! They are also popular camps for hunters and snowmobilers! A yurt is similar to a cabin in that it has a wooden frame. The wooden frame is covered by a large tent-like shell. Each yurt has the following amenities: heat, electricity, microwave, fridge, and sleeping space for 6. They are open and reservable year-round. Showers are available during the summer at the Camper Service building. Restrooms are close by.
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Camper Services Building
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1/8/2013 |
All Camper Service Buildings are closed for the season, they will re-open in the Spring.
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Campgrounds
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11/5/2012 |
Sites # 1-23 in the Dakota Terraces Campground are open all winter with heated flush restroom for both RV or tent campers on a first come, first serve basis. Yurts are available either first-come, first-serve or through reservations. To make reservations, please call 800-678-2267. For a more remote experience Sites # 281-295 are open in Pa Co Chu Puk for tent campers all winter. A vault restroom is available for use by tent campers in the area. For park information, please call (970)626-5822 x10.
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Conference Rooms
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6/13/2012 |
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.
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Dump Station
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11/5/2012 |
The dump station is OPEN, however, water is NOT available at this site for flushing. It is located in Dutch Charlie entrance for campers in Dakota Terraces campground. Please Note: Non-camping customers need to pay a minimum camping rate to utilize, currently $20, PLUS a $7 day pass.
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Entrance Station
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11/5/2012 |
All entrance stations are closed for the season however, Park passes and other passes/permits are also available year-round at the Park Visitor Center 8-4:30 (except state holidays which include Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year). All vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle pass.
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Event Facilities
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6/13/2012 |
Weddings, family reunions, and group picnics can be held at any one (or any combination) of our Group Event Facilities. These facilities include the Group Event Facility and the Group Picnic Areas as are listed below. Also available is the Visitor Center Overlook, located at the Visitor Center, overlooking the beautiful Ridgway Reservoir with Mt. Sneffels and the San Juan Mountains as a backdrop. Please see group activities/camping for more information or contact the park office at (970)626-5822 or ridgway.park@state.co.us. The Group Event Facility is open May 1 thru September 30th. Reservations can be made up to 1 year in advance. They are the 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. The Overlook is available year-round for weddings, check with park for seasonal hours.
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 on line.
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Fishing Piers
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1/8/2013 |
A pier is located on the Uncompahgre River, just off the paved 'River Walk' Trail. ALL piers are handicapped accessible. These piers are availble year round, as conditions allow.
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Group Picnic Area
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6/13/2012 |
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.
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 on line.
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Marina
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11/5/2012 |
THE MARINA IS CLOSED until April 1, 2013. The park provides a mooring buoy field, boat slips, and limited dry storage. Only dry storage is currently open for rental. Please contact the park at 970-626-5822 for availability or for more information.
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Park Office
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6/13/2012 |
The Visitor Center which includes a gift shop and interpretive displays is open year-round (except state holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year) 8-4:30.
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Picnic Sites
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7/17/2012 |
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.
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Playground
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6/13/2012 |
Playgrounds are located in each of the three campgrounds, at the swim beach, and in Dallas Creek Deer Run picnic area.
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Retail Store
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6/13/2012 |
The Retail Store at the Visitor Center is open 8-4:30 daily, except for state holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. The Retail Store has interesting gift ideas, books, clothing and accessaries.
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Showers
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1/8/2013 |
All Camper Service Buildings are closed for the season.
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Swim Beach
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11/5/2012 |
THE SWIMBEACH IS CLOSED TO SWIMMING for the season. There is no swimming from shore at Ridgway State Park at this time. Dogs are not allowed on the beach at anytime.
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Trails
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1/8/2013 |
All trails are open and have packed and fresh snow. There are 3+ miles of groomed cross country trails near the Visitor Center. There are 14 miles of trail, open for hiking, biking and general access around the park.Trail maps are available at our Visitor Center. Enjoy!
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Visitor Center
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6/13/2012 |
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 8-4:30. The Visitor Center is open year-round except state holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years).
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Visitor Center Overlook
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6/13/2012 |
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.
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Wedding Facilities
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6/13/2012 |
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.
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