Ouray KOA

Here along the Uncompahgre River, you're at the gateway to the rugged San Juan Mountains and southwest Colorado's most majestic alpine scenery.

Here along the Uncompahgre River, you're at the gateway to the rugged San Juan Mountains and southwest Colorado's most majestic alpine scenery. We are a motorcycle friendly campground, so you can hop on your bike or rent a jeep at the campground and head for the hills to explore ghost towns and tour old mines. One of the most spectacular day trips takes you 31 miles along the winding Million Dollar Highway from Ouray to Silverton, both legendary mining towns. Take an airlift ride on the gondola in the famous town of Telluride; another fabulous day trip.

This KOA's elevation is about 7,250 feet. Take a swim in Ouray's natural hot springs pool or work out the kinks in KOA's hot tub. Kids will love the game room and playground. Be sure to stick around for some of the campground's great meals, including Texas-style barbecue dinners, complete with bluegrass music on summer weekends.

Meet Your Hosts

Campground Amenities

• 50 Max Amp
• 80' Max Length
• Wi-Fi
• Hot Tub / Sauna
• Snack Bar ($)
• Firewood ($)
• Pavilion

• Restaurant - "Creekside Cafe". Open mid-June through mid-July. Breakfast is served through Labor Day.
• 22' Tipi for special events and retreats
• Local maps and books

• BBQ weekends. Enjoy the best Texas Mesquite Smoked BBQ ribs, brisket and chicken you'll ever eat!
• Hot Tub (no charge)
• Playground

• Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings
• Wonderful gift shop and store
• Jeep rental. All new Jeep Wranglers to take your own tour of the beautiful San Juans (available with charge)

Campground Activities

Enjoy Great Activities!

• Jeeping : All new 2012 Jeep Wranglers, 2 and 4 door options for rent here at the KOA.
  
• Hiking : The best trails you'll every climb, walk or crawl. We offer a great detailed map of all the trails which gives options for trails at all experience levels. Many easy, shorter trails for the whole family.
  
• Horseshoes : Just sign in for the shoes at the front office for another fun family activity.
  
• Yoga and exercise areas : Bring your own stretch mat to our lovely level decks. Great for Tai-Chi practice.
  
• Massage Therapy (by appointment) : Ever experience a healing/relaxation massage in a tipi? Truly a must, especially after a long day of Jeeping/hiking and a hot tub soak.
  
• Explore the campground : Climb to the highest peak for awesome photo opportunities.
  
• The deck on the creek : Many campers love to sit with their coffee and laptop for early morning retreat.
  
• The Tipi : So beautiful, the tipi door faces due east for beautiful sunrises, making the inside glow like orange fire. This retreat setting can comfortably accommodate at least 20 participants. (We've had 30!).
  
• This KOA invites all campers and other guests to bring their musical talents to "jam" and grow their music interests. The deck on the creek is the place: Coordinate with David and Deborah.
  

Creekside Cafe

Enjoy our real Texas Mesquite smoked BBQ. The brisket is so awesome! Come on in for some real fun, live music and really great food.

Local Attractions

Ouray Hot Springs Pool

Orvis Hot Springs

Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Durango was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1879. The railroad arrived in Durango on August 5, 1881 and construction on the line to Silverton began in the fall of the same year. Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.

Box Canyon Falls

Bachelor-Syracuse Mine Tour

Experience the Bachelor-Syracuse Mine Tour which takes you 1,800 feet horizontally into Gold Hill, rich in gold, silver, and other precious metals.

Ute Indian Territory

Telluride

The famous town of famous people

The Million Dollar Highway

Oldest Gold Mining Museum

Black Canyon of the Gunnison

ATVing

Hiking

Biking

Famous motorcycle routes and pedal routes

Birding

Horseback Riding

Photography

Massage Therapy and Yoga everywhere

A great variety of locally grown and sustainable food available at nearby Farmer's Markets

Relaxed and casual atmosphere; the mountains say it all!

Creekside Cafe features live music with beer and wine bar on weekends

Ridgway Chamber of Commerce

For area information, visit Ridgway Chamber of Commerce online.

Black Canyon National Monument

The Black Canyon of the Gunnison's unique and spectacular landscape was formed slowly by the action of water and rock scouring down through hard Proterozoic crystalline rock.

Travel to Ouray, Telluride, Ridgway, Black Canyon and Silverton

Fly Fishing, Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking

For information, visit www.fishrigs.com.

Golfing Divide Ranch and Club Ridgway

The most beautiful golf course with the most spectacular mountain views you've ever seen. It is a must play course. Inquire inside camp store!

Jeeping In San Juan Mountains

Ouray is known as "The Jeeping Capitol of the world!" We have all new 2012 Jeep Wranglers to rent right here on the campground.

Tipi for special retreats

This beautiful tipi is available for special events and used for massage therapy.

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