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Camping · Ridgway, CO

Dakota Terraces Campground

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Live · nearest station Montrose, 20 mi
Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:11 pm.

64°

Smoky

Feels like 64°

Trailhead temp

60° est. at 6,957 ft

Wind

5 mph SE

UV index

0.1 low

Sun window

6:20 am to 8:11 pm

Distance

Elevation gain

High point

6,957ft

Season

May - Seppeak now

About

Dakota Terraces Campground sits in Ridgway State Park near Ridgway, Colorado, at an elevation of 6,957 feet. It serves as a primary base for accessing Ridgway Reservoir, offering direct walking distance to the swim beach and water activities like fishing and boating. The site features 79 campsites, including RV spots with 30-amp electric hookups and shared water, plus three yurts available for year-round booking. Amenities include modern restrooms, hot showers, and paved internal roads. The campground is pet-friendly for leashed dogs and horses. While primarily associated with the May through September season, selected loops offer year-round camping with plowed sites and heated facilities. Highway 550 provides direct access, and the location is noted for mountain views, though some sites may experience highway noise.

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High point

6,957 ft

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Restrooms available

Dogs allowed on leash

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