Cool off and have a blast at Ridgway State Park's seasonal swim beach in Dutch Charlie!

After your swim, grab a treat or souvenir at the nearby Blue Heron Marina and Snack Shop, offering everything from ice cream to rentals for more on-water fun.

In addition to the swim beach, you'll find convenient outdoor showers, flush restrooms, picnic tables and picnic shelters, drinking fountains, a large grass lounging area, and a playground for added enjoyment.

Entrance Fees:

Daily Vehicle Pass: $​10-$15
Individual Daily Pass: $4

Rentals at the Marina:

The Blue Heron Marina provides an assortment of rental options available May through September, including slips, buoys, pontoon boats, paddle boards, kayaks, and towables such as ski tubes and hot dogs. Reservations are available for all rentals and short-term slips and buoys. For more information on pricing not included below and/or to reserve rentals, call the Marina at 970-626-5822.  To request a pontoon boat rental, please complete the Boat Rental Form.

Pontoon Boat Pricing:

There are three pontoon boats available for rent. Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance.

Half day: $250 + tax, 8:30​ a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Full day : $400  + tax, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Overnight: add $150

Paddleboard Pricing:

$25 for 1 hour
$45 for 2 hours
$100 for 6 hours

Kayak Pricing:

Single occupancy

• $25 per hour

• $45 per 2 hours

• $100 per 6 hours

Double Occupancy

• $35 per hour

• $60 per 2 hours

• $120 per 6 hours

Single Pedal:

• $40 per hour

• $70 per 2 hours

• $130 per 6 hours

Boating Towables Pricing:

The Park offers single and double occupancy towable ski tubes and towable ski hot dogs.

$25 half day
$50 full day