CO State Parks•Ridgway, CO•13.5h from Austin

Ridgway State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

$28–41/nt

Hookups

Full hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Good

Water

On-site

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

May–Oct

Reservations

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Max Length

65 ft

Highlights

▶ Full-hookup camping at 6,870 ft with unobstructed views of the Cimarron, Sneffels, and Uncompahgre mountain groups simultaneously — possibly the most dramatic mountain backdrop from a hookup site in Colorado
▶ Ridgway Reservoir swimming and boating; 5 miles from Ouray hot springs and the "Switzerland of America" canyon drives
▶ Three campgrounds: Pa-Co-Chu-Puk (full hookups), Elk Ridge (electric, best views, 65 ft sites), Dakota Terraces (electric, plateau)

Planning Notes

Paved roads, concrete pads, showers, flush toilets, and laundry at all three campgrounds. Colorado Parks annual pass ($80) pays for itself in 2 nights. Ouray is 10 mi for hot springs, restaurants, and full resupply. From Austin: ~13.5 hrs via Albuquerque → US-550 N through Durango → Ouray.

Contact: (970) 626-5822

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.