Ouray, Colorado Ouray,
Colorado is a historic mining town located on the Million Dollar Highway in southwest Colorado. Sitting in a natural rock amphitheater at an elevation of 7,792 feet, the community that is so beautiful it is often called the Switzerland of America.
Ouray is situated at the north end of the
Million Dollar Highway and on the San Juan Skyway. These drives providing visitors with numerous scenic views and opportunities to visit the area’s many
ghost towns. The
Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway is also located nearby and can be accessed with 4-wheel drive vehicles.