Discover Ouray

7 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights

Red Mountain Pass
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Red Mountain Pass

Red Mountain Pass, CO

A high-altitude mountain pass with stunning views and unique rock formations, ideal for landscape photography.

Ouray Amphitheater
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Ouray Amphitheater

Ouray Amphitheater, Ouray, CO 81427, USA

A scenic outdoor amphitheater in Ouray, offering opportunities for landscape and event photography, accessible from Grand Junction for those willing to drive.

HISTORICALLANDSCAPE
Dallas Divide
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Dallas Divide

CO-62, Ridgway, CO (near Silverton)

An iconic scenic viewpoint offering panoramic views of the San Juan Mountains, ideal for capturing landscapes.

Engineer Mountain
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Engineer Mountain

CO-550, San Juan National Forest

Towering mountain with scenic views, perfect for capturing dramatic landscapes.

Yankee Boy Basin
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Yankee Boy Basin

Ouray, Colorado 81427, United States

A scenic basin near Ouray with opportunities for nature and landscape photography, featuring alpine lakes and mountain vistas.

NATURELANDSCAPE
Red Mountain Mining District
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Red Mountain Mining District

Red Mountain, CO

Historic mining area with abandoned structures and scenic mountain views, ideal for capturing industrial decay and natural beauty.

Red Mountain Creek
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Red Mountain Creek

Silverton, CO

A picturesque creek flowing through a mountainous area, offering serene landscape photography opportunities.