RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service

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RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service operates as a base camp for camping and fly fishing in Ridgway, Colorado. Located at 7,079 feet elevation in the Uncompahgre River Valley, the site sits between Telluride, Ouray, and Montrose. The facility provides camping opportunities with moderate difficulty ratings suitable for general outdoor use. Access is available year-round, though typical camping activity peaks from May through September. The site offers on-site parking and allows pets. Visitors can utilize the adjacent full-service fly shop for gear rentals, fishing licenses, and current river reports. The location serves as a central point for accessing six major trout streams, including the Uncompahgre, Gunnison, San Miguel, and Cimarron Rivers. The shop holds permits from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests and operates under special permits from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Parks, and the U.S. Forest Service. The estimated duration for a visit is approximately two hours, though campers may extend their stay.