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: Read the TOP Safety Rules and Regulations for Group Users. (Even if you are not coming with a group, please read anyway.)

Step 3: Fill out the TOP Reservation Form (Group User Permit), even of you are not coming with a group. (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. 

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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 who reserve the campsites receive 50% off of the 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 a hike, bike ride, educational outing, etc. 
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@Lena Peterson Photography

Recreation/Education Group Fees for Daily Use

Fees pertain to picnicking, biking, hiking & 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. 

Location:
1035 Highland Drive
​Ridgway, CO 81432