Colorado Parks and Wildlife
In 2026, Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosted multiple astronomy programs at Ridgway State Park, including Celestial Secrets telescope nights with the Black Canyon Astronomical Society and a Starlit Trails guided hike and astronomy talk.[1]
The June star party used high-powered telescopes at the Visitor Center, while the July Starlit Trails program combined an accessible twilight walk with binocular observing and interpretation of stars, planets and deep-sky objects.[1]
What CPW says about staying overnight
CPW lists normal park hours as 5am to 10pm. The park has nearly 300 campsites across three campgrounds, with selected winter camping and year-round yurts. Reservations and a valid park pass are required, and campground quiet hours begin at 10pm.[2]
Sources
- [1]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Ridgway State Park events — cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/ridgway-state-park
- [2]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Ridgway State Park — Camping & Lodging — cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/ridgway-state-park/ridgway-…