Ouray Live Cam

A National Historic District by both the National Historic Authorities and Colorado


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Hosted by:
  • Ouray Visitors Center
  • Ouray Tourism Office
  • 1230 Main Street - Ouray
  • Colorado 81427 - United States
  • 1-800-228-1876
  • https://www.ouraycolorado.com/

Ouray Bed and Breakfast Inn

Attractions: Natural Hot Springs, Ironton Ghost Town, Bachelor Syracuse Mine Tour, Uncompahgre Gorge Ice Park, Jeeping roads.

Nestled in an awesome canyon in the majestic San Juan Mountains, Ouray is the "Switzerland of America". Victorian charm, pristine air, small town friendliness and stunning views everywhere set your spirits soaring. Explore mining trails, passes, and wildflower meadows by jeep. Hike, bike, or horseback ride in the high country and enjoy spectacular views of waterfalls, cliffs, and mountain peaks.

During winter, X-country ski groomed trails at Ironton Park, or snowshoe the back country. Stay in Ouray and ski world class Telluride for 1/2 price. International ice climbers travel to the only ice park in the world. In any season, after, any activity, or just for utter relaxation, soak in Ouray's natural hot springs pool while gazing at soaring mountains surrounding this storybook town.

China Clipper Inn - The ambiance, elegance, and comfort of the China Clipper, as well as the friendliness and warmth of the owners, is unrivaled. Ouray's newest Inn combines the romance of a southern mansion with the vitality of the West. Immaculate, individually decorated guest rooms reflect taste and care. Queen beds, private baths, gourmet breakfasts, afternoon beverages, and a beautiful enclosed garden complete with hot tub are standard features. Honeymoon suites, in-room fireplaces, and Jacuzzi tubs for two are available. Open year round, this is your base from which to enjoy every incredible season in the Ouray region.

Jeep Trails

Thanks mainly to the legacy of Colorado's fortune hunters, there are many routes into the mountains passable with a 4x4. The most notable of these are the Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway and Yankee Boy Basin.

Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway - A four wheel drive route consisting of 65 miles of old mining roads connecting nineteenth century towns open in summer and fall. Join the route at Ouray, Lake City or Silverton. The route is beautiful and rugged with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and fishing.

Parts of the route are steep, narrow and on loose gravel. Only the Silverton mining area can be safely explored without a high clearance 4x4 vehicle.

Yankee Boy Basin - From the town of Ouray into a beautiful and often dramatic valley with plenty of stopping points to view abandoned mine works, waterfalls and, at the head of the valley, a fabulous (but sometimes challenging) trail over Lakes Pass to the Blue Lakes set in a spectacular mountain bowl. Experienced hikers take the tough hike up Mount Sneffels from here.