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Paonia State Park
State Park in Crawford, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
P O Box 147
Crawford, CO 81415
United States
Contact:
970-921-5721
Paonia State Park
State Park in Crawford, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
P O Box 147
Crawford, CO 81415
United States
Contact:
970-921-5721
Sign at the park
Activities and Trails
What to Do at Paonia
Paonia State Park is surrounded by steep mountains, clear waters and alpine views. Camp by a gentle stream, go water-skiing on a mountain reservoir, have a picnic and spot wildlife with the stunning Ragged Mountains as your backdrop. The park is a paradise for photographers and nature enthusiasts due to its natural beauty and wildflowers.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Cross-country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Jet Skiing
- Picnicking
- Water Skiing
Best of Paonia
The Reservoir
The 334-surface-acre reservoir offers visitors water-skiing, fishing and boating.
Picnicking
There are tables with shade shelters for picnicking at the Anthracite Day Use Area.
Water Skiing
When the reservoir is full, you can ski up to two miles in one direction before you have to turn around!
Hunting
Big-game hunting is allowed, in season, with conventional methods. Hunters must stay 100 yards away from any campground or picnic area.
Upcoming Events
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Tuesday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National...
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Tuesday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National...
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Tuesday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National...
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Tuesday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National...
Trails
There are no hiking trails in the park.
Nearby Hiking and Walking
During the summer months, hikers may visit the trail systems in the Raggeds Wilderness Area nearby.
Biking
Visitors may only bike on Highway 133, the county road or the campground roads.