Area Information
One stop light. Just south of Montrose, Colorado you’ll find Ouray County-which has only one stop light! This playground-nestled in the valley between the Cimarron and Sneffles Ranges of the San Juan Mountains has been transformed into a Twenty-First Century gold rush by those who want to have a lifestyle most in America only dream about.
Our office is located in the historic town of Ridgway. This community is the gateway to the San Juans.
Named for the former Superintendent of the Rio Grand Southern Railroad, Ridgway is the county’s commercial center, and hub for travel south toward Ouray, Silverton and Durango--and the southwest, toward the world-famous Telluride Ski Area and the Four Corners Region.
The Victorian town of Ouray is located just ten miles further south. Few towns have been known by so many “nick-names.” Whether you come to know it as the “Gem of the Rockies,” the “Switzerland of America,” or the “Jeep Capital of the World,” you’ll find that this is a vacationer’s dream.
Come and soak in the natural hot springs, jeep on the hundreds of miles of four-wheel-drive roads that criss-cross the once active mining camps of the San Juans, or just sit back and relax.
The greatest growth the past few years has been in the unincorporated areas of the county. People are seeking acreage that gives them the space to enjoy the Colorado lifestyle without a neighbor’s roof blocking their spectacular views. You’ll grow to love these areas-Log Hill, Pleasant Valley, Idlewild, Fairway Pines, and Government Springs are just a few. We specialize in finding those perfect small parcels, horse properties and outstanding ranches.
No matter where you choose to live in Ouray County, you’ll never be far from needed services. Ouray and Ridgway have excellent K-12 schools, banking facilities, gas stations, and grocery stores. You’ll find some of the best shopping anywhere, and dental and medical facilities are available right in “Downtown Ridgway.” There may be just one stop light, but there are lots of reasons to stop and make Ouray County your home!
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