General Campground Information

Check-in / Check-out time:

Check In:
RV & Tent Sites: 2:00 PM
Cabins: 3:00 PM
Check Out:
RV & Tent Sites: 11:00 AM 
Cabins: 11:00 AM

Hours of Operation:

We are currently closed for the season.

Camp Store Hours: 
Seven days a week 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Laundry Hours: Open 24 hours a day for your convenience.

Quiet Hours: 10:00 pm - 7:00 am

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation Policy (Effective for reservations made starting on 10/1/24):
If you need to cancel your reservation, please call the campground before the deadlines below to receive a refund of your deposit, less a $20 administrative cancellation fee. Text and email notifications of cancellations will not be accepted.
Cancellation Deadlines:
 RV & Tent Sites: You must give 7 days cancellation notice. Call the KOA you made your reservation with by 4 p.m., seven days before your scheduled arrival.Lodging & Accommodations: You must give 14 days cancellation notice. Call the KOA you made your reservation with by 4 p.m., fourteen days before your scheduled arrival. For guests booking accommodations in California, a full refund will be given for reservations canceled within 24 hours of booking, provided the arrival date is at least 72 hours after the time of booking.  Cancellation Details:
• Reservations made after these deadlines require nonrefundable deposits.
• Cancellations made after the deadlines will result in forfeiture of the full deposit.
• No refunds are given due to the discomforts of nature, including no-shows and early checkouts.
• No refunds are given on or after the arrival date.
• Refunds will be processed using the original credit/debit card, with no exceptions.
• The cancellation policy may be amended during a Regional/National travel disruption.
Holidays and special events: 2 weeks cancellation notice required for all site types. Please notify us 2 weeks before your scheduled arrival.

Late Check-In:

If you have a reservation and are arriving after hours, please stop by the overnight registration box located to the right of the office double doors.  Here you will find a packet with your last name on it.  Inside the packet, you will have the campground map with instructions to get to your site and a tag for your vehicle.  If you booked a camping cabin, the key will be inside the packet.  If you booked a deluxe cabin, the code will be inside the packet. The morning following your arrival, please stop by the office to complete the check-in process.

Number of Guests per Reservation:

For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, strict limits are enforced on the number of people who may be at the campground per each reservation. 
  • At check-in, you will be asked to verify the number of guests staying at your site.
  • A limit of 6 people per site will be enforced.  That number includes both the number of people on your reservation and any day visitors.  If you have the maximum number of people on your reservation, day visitors are not allowed.
  • Camping Cabins and Deluxe Cabins are limited to 4 people.
  • Day visitors must check in at the front desk upon arrival.

Visitor Policy:

Upon entering the park, all visitors must stop by the office to pick up a guest pass.  Visiting guests are permitted from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm and must adhere to campground rules.  Overnight guests need to register at the front desk.  Visitor fees may apply.

Speed Limit:

The speed limit throughout the park is 5 MPH.

Propane Fill:

Propone filled from 9am to 5pm.

Jeep Rentals:

  • 4 Door, Hardtop, Jeep Rubicons
  • $260 a day plus tax/fees - daily rate
  • A $150 deposit is required to book. No refunds if canceled within 7 days of Jeep rental reservation date.  
  • Pick up at 9am on your rental date.
  • Return by 8am the next day, clean and full of gas.
  • Allowed to remove: T-tops only.
  • Pets allowed.
  • Must bring Insurance ID and Driver's license.
  • Jeep Rental Policy can be accessed at front desk.

Camp Fire Rules:

Due to wildfire risks, campfires must be attended to at all times.  Fires must be out cold before going in for the night. 
For a full list of fire safety rules, click HERE.
Visit Ouray County Fire Restrictions / Colorado State Forest Service for additional campfire information.

Golf Cart, SXS, ATV, Motorcycle & Dirt Bike Policy:

The safety of our guests and staff is of utmost importance.  Please abide by the following rules for use of the above-listed motorized vehicles within the campground:

•    All vehicles must be driven by licensed drivers only.
•    Vehicles must only be driven on gravel roads.
•    Campground speed limit of 5 MPH is always enforced for all vehicles.
•    No pleasure riding through the campground.

Vehicle & Trailer Policy:

•    One vehicle is allowed per site.  Additional vehicles and all trailers must be parked in overflow parking. 
•    Pull-thru RV sites ONLY:  Guests may leave their trailer attached to their RV and keep their extra vehicle in the site as long as all equipment remains on the gravel drive and does not extend into the roads.

Campground Creek & Pond:

For the safety of guests and staff, swimming or tubing in the campground pond and creek are prohibited.

Drone Policy:

To ensure the enjoyment and privacy of our guests, drones are not permitted to be flown in the campground.

Campground Etiquette:

We appreciate your cooperation in making everyone's stay enjoyable.  

•    Please do not walk through RV or cabin sites that you are not occupying.  
•    Please be considerate of others.  During quiet hours, keep music and talking to a minimum so that it cannot be heard in neighboring campsite(s).  
•    Do not remove firewood from unattended sites.

Pet policy:

Traveling with your furry friend?  For the safety of fellow pets and guests, pets MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL TIMES.  The ONLY exception to this rule is when pets are within KampK9.  We also request that you clean up after your pets immediately.  Disposal containers and bags are located throughout the campground. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds or in the restaurant (*certified service animals excluded).  We do have pet-friendly cabins.  Excessive barking due to unattended dog(s) in RVs or cabins is not only distressful on the dog(s), but makes for an unpleasant experience for other guests.  Please consider boarding your pets with Ouray Dog Company if you plan to be away during the day.  See front desk staff for more information.

Trash policy:

Please place bagged trash next to the road at your campsite or cabin by 11:00 am for pick-up.  Since wildlife frequently visits, please take your trash to the nearest dumpster after 11:00 am.  DO NOT leave trash out overnight.  Any trash that is scattered by wildlife is your responsibility to clean up.  We do not offer recycling receptacles at this time.

Washing of Vehicles:

Water is a precious resource in Colorado.  We do not permit the washing of vehicles or RVs.  We have a windshield washing station near the front office.

Wildlife Awareness:

Various types of wildlife, big and small, may be found on and around this campground.  Be alert and give them distance and respect.  Keep dogs on a leash and properly store food, trash, and cooking supplies. Under Colorado law, feeding wildlife is illegal.  Your safety and the future of our wildlife depends on you.
Living with Bears: Colorado is Bear Country and we need your help to prevent conflict. Please visit ‘Living with Wildlife' at Colorado Parks and Wildlife for more information.

Meet Your Hosts

Jeff Smiddy

Welcome to Ouray KOA Holiday!

Jeff was introduced to camping as a kid and carried on the tradition with his wife, Sara, and their children. In 2019, the Smiddys sold everything they owned, bought an RV, and started full-time RVing in January 2020.

Jeff worked at Ouray KOA for the 2022 season in maintenance/grounds and as the Maintenance Supervisor.  That fall he and his family traveled to the Sugarloaf Key/Key West KOA Resort to work for the winter before returning to the Ouray KOA as the Assistant General Manager for the 2023 season. In 2024, he moved into the General Manager position.

Jeff and his family are excited to take on the adventure in Ouray. When not working as the General Manager, you'll find him enjoying a game of pickleball or exploring the San Juan Mountains in his Jeep.