Ridgway State Park - Pa-Co-Chu-Puk in CO -- Campground & RV Camping

Pa-Co-Chu-Puk section (opened 1994) features montane shrublands and riparian ecosystems in 3,300-acre Ridgway State Park within the Uncompahgre River Valley, framed by San Juan Mountain views. The park centers on a 1,000-acre reservoir with 15.6 miles of trails, accessible campsites with showers, visitor center, four-lane boat ramp, and swim beach. Volcanic geology shaped the terrain millions of years ago.

• Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• Sits on broad, near-level ground.
• McKenzie Butte stands 1,340 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles northwest.
• Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.