How to Make A Reservation for Any Activity at Top of the Pines

Step 1: Check the calendar and make sure the date(s) you want are available. (If the campground is full on a particular day, we will clearly note this on the calendar.)

Step 2: Review the TOP Safety Rules and Regulations. (No signature required to set up reservation.) 

Step 3: Fill out the TOP Reservation Form. (Not needed for family picnics or individual hiking/biking/skiing/day use)

Step 4: Print out and sign the TOP Indemnification Form. Email signed form to info@topofthepines.org. (Only the person making the reservation needs to sign the form. Not needed for family picnics or individual hiking/day use)

Step 5: If you are planning a wedding of any size OR you have a group larger than 30 OR are an overnight student group using our facilities: Request a Certificate of Liability Insurance (for $1 million in coverage) from your insurance company (or school). Please name County of Ouray, Ouray County and TOP, Inc. 1035 Highland Drive, Ridgway, Colorado as Additional Insured Parties. Email to:  info@topofthepines.org

Step 6: Check the fees below and click the PAY NOW button on this page to make a payment with your credit card or PayPal account. 

Pay Fees Here

All fees are collected quickly and easily through PalPal using the PAY NOW button below. You do not need to create PayPal account to pay fees on PayPal when you use your credit or debit card.

Camping Fees

Single Campsite: $20 per night
Exclusive use of all 9 campsites: $150/night

Please Note: Educational campsite reservations include day use and no extra fee is required. Commercial groups that reserve the campsites receive 50% off day use fees.

Weddings and Special Events

TOP is available for wedding reservations and other special events from May 15-Oct. 15. Our wedding rental package includes exclusive use of the campground and newly renovated pavilion, and covers three days and two nights (12:00 noon on the first day to 12:00 noon on the third day) to allow for setup the day before the wedding, and take-down the day after the wedding, if required.

• Rental Fee: The rental fee is $2,000. We also require a $500 damage/cleaning deposit which will be refunded after the wedding (minus a 2.5% processing fee) if no damage and/or need for additional cleanup occurs. 
• Payment terms: Full payment is due at the time of reservation. We cannot hold your date until we receive full payment.
• Refund terms: Full refund minus a 2.5% processing fee up until four months before the reservation date, after which no refund will be offered. 

Disclaimer: TOP is a multi-use facility. There may be other educational or recreational groups and/or individuals who come and go during the time of your reservation for hiking, biking, disc golf, educational outings, etc. 

@Lena Peterson Photography

Recreation/Education Group Fees for Daily Use

Fees pertain to picnicking, biking, hiking, disc golf, low ropes course & educational excursions. For weddings and other special events, please refer to the section directly above.

• Families: By donation
• Schools in Ouray County: 4 hours – $15 per class; over 4 hours – $ 25/class
• Schools outside of Ouray County: 4 hours – $30 per class; over 4 hours – $50 per class
• Commercial Groups:  4 hours – $45 per 10 participants; Over 4 hours – $65 per 10 participants.