Ridgway, CO
Orvis Hot Springs
A clothing-optional natural hot springs resort at the base of the San Juan Mountains, with ten lithium-rich soaking pools and ponds (65-112F), a sauna, massage…
San Juan Mountains · Colorado
Private campsites & glamping in Ridgway, CO
Ridgway is Ouray County's artsy, low-key sibling - a former railroad town on the Uncompahgre River with mountain views in every direction and a fraction of Ouray's bustle. It's home to a genuine creative scene (galleries, the Sherbino Theater), excellent food for a town its size, and Ridgway State Park's reservoir five minutes north.
Use Ridgway as your San Juan base: Ouray is 10 minutes south, Telluride 45 minutes west, and the Dallas Divide - one of Colorado's most photographed vistas - is on the way. Lodging is typically easier to find and gentler on the wallet than Ouray or Telluride.
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Camping in Ridgway: FAQs
Is Ridgway a good base for Ouray and Telluride?
Excellent - 10 minutes to Ouray's hot springs and ice park, 45 to Telluride via the Dallas Divide. You get the San Juans without the resort-town prices.
What's at Ridgway State Park?
A 1,000-acre reservoir for boating and paddling, campgrounds, yurts, swim beaches, and the famous Via Ferrata climbing route on the park's cliffs.
What is the Dallas Divide?
The high pass west of town on the way to Telluride, where Wilson Peak and the Sneffels Range line up for the classic Colorado postcard shot - best at sunrise in fall.
When is the best time to visit?
June-October for full access. September is prime: elk bugling, golden aspens, and warm days.
Any hot springs nearby?
Yes - several natural hot springs dot the county, including clothing-optional resorts minutes from town. Day passes are the norm; check etiquette before you go.