This Shell station and adjacent City Market grocery store serve as the primary resupply point for overlanders heading into the San Juan backcountry. The station has all major fuel types plus diesel, while the grocery store stocks everything from basic camping supplies to fresh produce. It’s the last reliable place to top off fuel tanks and grab forgotten essentials before tackling routes like Engineer Pass or Imogene Pass.
Located right on Highway 550, it’s impossible to miss driving through Ouray. The station can get busy during peak jeeping season (July-September) as countless 4WD groups fuel up for their backcountry adventures. Open year-round with extended hours during summer months.
Last major resupply before San Juan backcountry
Place Details
| Type | Fuel Station |
|---|---|
| Street address | 304 6th Avenue, Ouray, Colorado 81427 Get directions → |
| Elevation (ft) | 7792 ft |
| Nearest town | Ouray, CO |
| Miles from pavement | 0 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Full |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Land manager | Private |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Cell signal, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |