August 8-14, 2026 - Ridgway, CO…read more This is an awesome campground! Actually, this state park has three separate campgrounds. We stayed at the Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Campground. The views were from our campsite were amazing, and there was so much to enjoy right at the park. It has a river, fishing ponds, a lake, numerous hiking trails, and excellent camper amenities, including a laundry room and full hookups. We had such a great time here and loved having so many things to do without having to travel far. The campground is also conveniently located near Ridgway, Ouray, Telluride, and many other great destinations. We would definitely recommend this campground and would stay here again.

We randomly stopped into this state park and it was such an amazing experience and just so…read morebeautiful! If you park in the visitor parking lot for more than 15 minutes, the park fee is $10. Visitor center has really informative and friendly rangers and definitely stop in to pick up a gift from Colorado! Ranger also let me know a few trails had interpretative education so follow the numbers and he gave me a guide for what each number means. Cool learning experience. State parks in Colorado are self sufficient, so taxes don't support the parks and the state parks reliant on fees they charge. I'd gladly support any state park any day. The views here are mind-blowing and we got to stroll around a bit and our dog also enjoyed the park and trails. We will definitely be stopping in here again when passing through, well worth the stop!

The facilities are great but the problems are the policies. The staff are polite, this is not…read moredirected at them. There are plenty of 24 hour gyms who's hours are much more accommodating for people trying to get healthy or up their cardio. MRC closes way too soon and opens really late. That's its first problem. My wife was told she couldn't have our 7 month old baby anywhere with her except the jog track and the pool. Mind you my wife has our baby strapped to her chest while she works out at all times. She does not use the equipment. She does not use the gym machines. She does not occupy areas occupied by other gym members lifting weights. She finds an unoccupied area not being used and does stretches and exercises prescribed by her physical therapist with her baby. Being new parents we are not comfortable leaving our baby with strangers in their child watch area. I'm sure all the parents here can understand that. The child care team members I have met are very kind and polite. This is a parental instinct and concern not an accusation against the staff. There was no exception made or solution sought-after for my wife's workout needs and her parental rights. The policy gets in the way of the gym member trying to use the facility. I understand safety and liability rules and I don't begrudge MRC for taking precautions but excluding parents from more than half of the centers options for a liability clause rather than trying to find a work around for a mother who's schedule with a newborn is hard enough doesn't really serve the community. This is not the first time or the first person who has been turned away from MRC because of a stupid policy. A gym needs to be accommodating to the needs of its members. Golds gym has excellent accommodation in the smallest matters for its members. Anytime fitness is available at 2 in the morning if your schedule is full. MRC is inflexible and it's management had a, "my way or the high way" kind of mentality. My wife has physical therapy she is going through due to complications with her pregnancy and she is also a mother of a newborn baby. MRC couldn't be bothered to accommodate her as a gym member needing a place for physical therapy and motherhood. I wonder what else and who else they would ignore for their backwards policies.

What a find after camping for 5 days! Clean and beautiful…read moreshower rooms Staff friendly and helpful

The Buzzard Gulch Trails are super solid and so much fun for beginner-advanced mountain bikers and…read moremost all abilities for hikers, runners and horseback riders. This trail system is comprised of mostly flat terrain (with a few ups and downs) surrounded by an array of pinyon, sagebrush, cacti and many other beautiful native flowers and brush. There are several single-track routes/loops you can take...we've done them all. Broken Antler has a section with a lot of rocks and can be challenging for beginners. P.J. Way is somewhat steep and narrow going up/down. When going down, be sure to yield the way to uphill bikers, et al. Pets are welcome but of course be considerate of the safety of your furry pal(s) and those on the trail. The overlook is spectacular! Take in the views and lots of pix! Love love Buzzard Gulch! It's a must!

Dog owners ruin trails with poop! I had not been to this trail for a couple years and I was so…read morebummed yesterday with all the pet waste on the trail. It's dry desert and it's not going away soon. I don't know who's more responsible but if you're biking and your dog is off leash, it's more likely that you're not stopping to pick it up. Dog owners could do something about this, and I'm not talking about leaving it in forgotten bags either

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is absolutely worth visiting. The canyon is stunning,…read moreand there are numerous overlooks that provide incredible views without requiring a hike. If you do enjoy hiking, there are several trails to choose from as well. One thing we really appreciated was that the park is pet-friendly. Dogs are allowed on all overlooks and on select trails, which are clearly marked, making it easy to plan your visit if you're traveling with a pet. The park has a visitor center, restrooms, and drinking water fountains, but they do not sell bottled water, so be sure to bring plenty with you--especially during the summer. Many of the trails are fairly short, but there is very little shade, so you'll be in direct sunlight for much of your visit. We visited shortly after a wildfire, so there were some burned trees and shrubs throughout the park. Even so, the scenery was still incredibly beautiful and well worth the trip. If you don't have an America the Beautiful National Parks Pass, admission is $30 per vehicle. Overall, this is a fantastic park with breathtaking views, whether you're stopping at the overlooks or spending the day hiking.

Where to start? I love a National Park and this is no exception. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a…read morefairly understated park, as in many folks don't know about it. It's further out west in Colorado so it takes a bit of effort to find yourself here but you will be rewarded if you venture out west. First of all this part of Colorado is gorgeous and a bit less traveled so you'll have more space to yourself which is lovely. The canyon itself is incredible. It reminded me a lot of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone if you've ever seen that. We did several smaller hikes around the rim as we had little kids in tow. Be sure to hold onto those small hands as I was pretty nervous about them falling in since it's just a big ol' drop around the edges. All that being said, this is a great park and I'd love to return sometimes without kids or when the kids are older to do one of the bigger hikes.

Travis was fantastic. Yesterday was my second time fly fishing (ever), and he was extremely patient…read moreand kind (reminding me of some of the basics over and over). For early in the season - I was very happy to catch some fish! It was also exciting to catch native/wild fish vs stocked fish. It was also my first time in waders - and Travis taught me the basics of reading the River/water, how to safely cross and move through the water with a strong water flow. I'm excited to try float fishing later in the season!!

Can't say enough good things about Travis Snyder at High Mountain Drifters. My son and I fished…read morewith Travis last week. I honestly got tired of reeling in fish. My son hadn't fly fished in years. Travis was very patient with him and my son ended up catching more fish than I did. Travis never complained about me catching "stick fish" and "rock fish."

Tucked away in the middle of nowhere (about a 6 hour drive from Denver), this place is an absolute…read moretreasure. The staff is indescribably accommodating and the cabins have a vintage, down-home feel. I was lent fishing gear from the staff's personal collection and a fire was built for my group nightly. If you're looking for somewhere to really get away and connect with nature while still sleeping in a bed, this is the place to be.

If you want to get away from it all... this is the place!! Plenty of fishing, wildlife, scenery…read moreand the hosts are very friendly and accommodating. They even light the fire for you at night! They are so nice. We had a great time!!!

An easy 0.5 mile hike located in the North Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park,…read moreyou'll find this hike right next to the North Rim Campground. A lot of the hikes in the North Rim are long and much more involved, so if you're looking for a hike here, this is a great pick. We pretty much had this entire hike to ourselves - I think we ran into one other person. So it was super peaceful and had gorgeous views over the canyons. Took us about 20ish minutes to walk as we also kept stopping to enjoy the view. Official website says they allow pets on leash on this hike, which is nice if you have your doggo - most hikes prohibit animals. Parking was easy - there's some parking at the ranger station about 0.2 miles down the road. And there's also a pit toilet outside the ranger station. Great simple hike while exploring the North Rim.

This is a nice, SUPER short walk - it's not a hike. You can circle the whole trail and be back…read morewhere you started in 10 mins if you walk fast, but you should def go to the lookout point and get pics of the painted wall cause it's cool! When I went, some folks were shouting across the canyon from the other side (south rim painted wall view) and you could hear them pretty clearly - it was cool! You can also hear the rushing river from the lookout point of this trail. It's very easy and accessible for an excellent view!

Bathroom at trail head. This trail is essentially a walk along the river. It is beautiful…read morescenery. The trail is very open however with no shade so you will want to come prepared for that. The road coming down to this trail is very rough though, very rutted and some pot holes. My friend who is local says that BLM will usually grate the road but its something to be aware of before you go. The road is narrow and has steep portions.