What we do International Dark Sky Places

Ridgway, Colorado

Published July 8, 2020

Chimney Peak - Ridgway, CO. Photo Courtesy of Gary Ratcliff, OurayImage.com.

About

The Town of Ridgway is a home–rule municipality with a population of just over 1,000 people, located along the Uncompahgre River in the foothills of the San Juan Mountains, in colorful southwest Colorado. As true as it was in 1890, Ridgway today remains the “Gateway to the San Juan’s”.

Designated

2020

Category

International Dark Sky Community

Address

Ridgway, Colorado
U.S.
Google Maps

Contact

Preston Neill
Website
Tel.: 970-318-0081

Land Area

4.8 km²

Documents

Application
Announcement
Annual Reports

Weather

Click here to find ideal environmental conditions for viewing the night sky in Ridgway, CO (38.1513, -107.75944). Don’t forget to plan your trip during the new moon and astronomical twilight to enhance the viewing experience!