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Learn more about alerts →Snorkelers and paddlers who can book early enough to land sites 17-18 or the primitive area. Onsite kayak rentals and direct spring access mean you can be in the water within minutes of setting up camp, and fall through early spring keeps the bugs down and the day-use crowds mana
The sandy entrance road, tight site spacing, and aging bathhouses will wear on you if comfort is a priority. Weekend and holiday capacity closures are real, and a few campers have left feeling less than welcome from staff or neighbors, which is worth knowing before you commit to
Context for the broader area surrounding Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Recreation at <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Ridgway+Dam">Ridgway Dam</a> and Reservoir, <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Dallas Creek Project">Dallas Creek Project</a>, is managed by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The reservoir offers a variety of activities on its 1,000 surface-acres. Rainbow trout are stocked annually in the reservoir. Camping experiences vary from 25 walk-in tent sites to 187 sites with electrical hook-ups, and 81 full hook-up campsites. Ridgway State Park is at the base of the spectacular San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado. Ridgway Reservoir is a year-round outdoor recreation paradise attracting boaters, anglers and swimmers. All recreation sites have easy bicycle access. Natural surface trails pass through the pinyon/juniper forests and onto mesas offering lovely views of the surrounding mountain peaks. Wildlife includes deer, marmots, magpies, waterfowl, squirrels, chipmunks and occasionally osprey and black bears are seen in the area. Winter brings elk and bald eagles into the park. Hunting is permitted at certains of the year in designated areas. Check with park office for specific closures and regulations. The visitor center contains displays on local wildlife and a bookstore.
Take U.S. Highway 550 south of Montrose, Colorado for 22 miles to Ridgway State Park entrance.
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The spring's steady 72°F water temperature makes it a year-round destination, offering refreshing relief in summer and a warm aquatic retreat during cooler months. For the best experience, visit between late fall and early spring when pleasant air temperatures meet fewer bugs and thinner crowds—though be aware that summer weekends and holidays can bring capacity closures due to the park's well-deserved popularity.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Campsites include picnic tables and ground grills with nearby restrooms; the park also has picnic pavilions, a concession, and canoe/kayak rentals onsite. The campground offers 30-amp electrical service at the RV/tent sites.
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