Colorado · Camping · Near Telluride

Ouray KOA

May–Sep
best months
  • At 7,246 ft

Ouray KOA is a campground in Ouray, Colorado, about 0.3 miles from the town of Portland. It sits right in town, making it an easy base for exploring the surrounding area. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Ridgway weather station show July highs around 85°F with lows near 46°F, while winter highs stay around 40°F with lows in the single digits. The Dallas mountain biking area and Dallas Trail #200 are both within about 2 miles. Climbers can head to Ridgway Dike Wall, about 2.4 miles away, and Ouray RV Park offers another camping option about 3.2 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Ouray KOA

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      40° / 7°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      44° / 12°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 20°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 26°

      8 wet

    5. May

      70° / 34°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 39°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 46°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 45°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 36°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 26°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 16°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 8°

      7 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ridgway, CO, 5.5 mi away at 7,049 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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