Paddling near Ouray, CO

Ouray sits in a steep-walled box canyon in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, surrounded by the Uncompahgre National Forest. Paddling in the area centers on the Uncompahgre River and Ridgway Reservoir — the closest flatwater destination — with the San Miguel River drawing paddlers seeking whitewater day trips from the region.

Top waters to paddle near Ouray

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