Ridgway State Park
This park offers visitors an array of water sports to choose from, such as swimming, sailing, and boating.
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Ridgway State Park Details
Adjacent to the Uncompahgre River Valley, this park offers visitors an array of water sports to choose from, such as swimming, sailing, and boating. Anglers can catch brown trout, kokanee salmon and rainbow trout. And for the wildlife viewer, elk, fox, and bald eagles are among many species that call Ridgway State Park home. There are 16 miles of trails with three geocache areas. For camping, you can park your RV, stay in a yurt, or pitch a tent.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ridgway State Park
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Crystal Dam
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Devil's Backbone Route
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North River Route
You'll need to cross the Gunnison River to hike this inner-canyon route.
