Ouray · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Park-specific information
Ridgway Reservoir closes to motorized boating November 1–March 31. This restriction is separate from the Dutch Charlie swim-beach closure.
Nov 1, 2026 – Apr 1, 2027
Park-specific information
The Dutch Charlie swim beach is closed for the season and swimming is prohibited there. CPW lists paddlecraft, boating and fishing elsewhere on the reservoir separately.
Sep 25, 2026 · No end date confirmed
We have not yet verified accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.
Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.
A reservoir in the Uncompahgre Valley beneath the San Juan Mountains. Three visitor areas offer trails, campgrounds and water access; check the conditions for the specific area you plan to use.
Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.
OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped Colorado portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules.
Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL
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Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.
Official visitor information & directions ↗Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 21, 2026.
Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary.
