Best places in Ouray County
Discover the best places in Ouray County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 26 places in the city.
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Ridgway State Park
State park
Scenic wilderness area with a reservoir & swimming beach, plus yurt camping & year-round birding.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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Switzerland of America Lookout Point
Tourist attraction
👍 It’s a lookout. Nothing fancy. Potentially tricky to get in and out, depending on the direction you’re traveling. Good views though.
4.90 (236 reviews)
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Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Campground
Campground
👍👍 Beautiful Campgrounds. We camped at tent only basic site. Very clean and plenty of room between sites. Highly recommend.
4.70 (198 reviews)
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BASECAMP 550
Hotel
Laid-back lodge featuring warmly furnished permanent tents & cottages, plus an outdoor kitchen.
$42/night
4.70 (187 reviews)
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Amphitheater Campground
Campground
👍👍 Stayed here 3 nights and really never stay in campgrounds because most are too close together! We stayed here though and absolutely loved it! The camp hosts became like best friends as soon as we met them, they are incredible! Took care of us like royalty!!!
4.70 (177 reviews)
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Elk Ridge Campground
Campground
👍👍 Great campsite above the reservoir. The sites are clean and well maintained. The toilets and showers are some of cleanest I've encountered. They'll provide a hammock frame at no cost (if avaliable) to help save the trees on site. It has several hiking trails with a viewing deck. Would definitely go...
4.70 (144 reviews)
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Ridgway State Park Visitors Center
Visitor center
👍👍 This is the best of the best State parks I have been to the views, the lake reservoir, the amenities like a bathhouse a laundry room a place to do your dishes campsites are clean have your own picnic table Fire Pit BBQ Pit Etc this place is above and beyond one of the best places I've ever been and...
4.70 (122 reviews)
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Top of the Pines
Nature preserve
👍👍 One of the best vistas around Ridgway, amazing scenery. Is a wedding venue but when I emailed the staff they said the grounds are well open to the public for hiking, certain disc golf things, picnicking, and even astrophotography. All they ask is for a small donation to keep property maintained. Sho...
4.70 (64 reviews)
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Double G Ranch & Guest Lodge
Guest house
👍👍 Excellent, in every respect! Frank and Sandra have created a real gem here. One of the best spots we have ever stayed at; and we travel a lot! Very reasonably priced. Brilliant, but unobtrusive hosting. Do not miss out on dinner.
4.80 (54 reviews)
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Dakota Terraces Campground
Campground
👍👍 Our family had a great time camping at the Dakota Terraces Campground in Ridgway State Park. The campground was beautifully surrounded by green mountains and a great view of snow-capped mountain peaks. The reservoir wasn’t full yet but that didn’t keep people from kayaking and paddle boarding. My...
4.60 (63 reviews)
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Crystal Lake
Lake
👍👍 Very serene location enroute million dollar highway!
You can hike here or just sit on a rock and enjoy the quietness!
4.80 (44 reviews)