Ouray County, Colorado
Ouray County is located in southwest Colorado in the San Juan Mountains. Established in 1879, the county is fairly rural as the population according to the 2000 U.S. Census is 4,030. Ouray (the county seat) and Ridgway are the two incorporated towns in the county. Much of Ouray County is bordered by mountain passes (Dallas Divide to the west, Red Mountain Pass to the south and Owl Creek Pass to the east), and the region is known for excellent outdoor and recreational opportunities during all seasons. |
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San Juan Mountains 
Million Dollar Highway 550 
Downtown Ouray 
Uncompaghre River 
Ouray Overlook 
Red Mountain Pass 
Cascade Falls |
Ouray County is a popular vacation destination during the summer season and offers a wide variation of outdoor and recration opportunities that include hiking, camping, fly fishing, 4-wheeling, rock climbing and more. In the winter, skiing and ice climbing are popular activities in the San Juan mountain region. Ouray Colorado Resort Associaton Ouray Visitor Web Site Ridgway Chamber of Commerce Phone: (970) 626-5181 Ridgway Chamber Web Site Southwest Colorado Travel Region Phone: (800) 933-4340 Southwest Colorado Travel Web Site Ouray, Colorado Weather Ridgway, Colorado Weather |
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