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

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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

Boat on the reservoir
The Reservoir

The 334-surface-acre reservoir offers visitors water-skiing, fishing and boating.

Picnicking
Picnicking

​There are tables with shade shelters for picnicking at the Anthracite Day Use Area.

Water skiing
Water Skiing

When the reservoir is full, you can ski up to two miles in one direction before you have to turn around!

Hunting
Hunting

Big-game hunting is allowed, in season, with conventional methods. Hunters must stay 100 yards away from any campground or picnic area.

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Trails

There are no hiking trails in the park.

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Nearby Hiking and Walking

During the summer months, hikers may visit the trail systems in the Raggeds Wilderness Area nearby.

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Biking

Visitors may only bike on Highway 133, the county road or the campground roads.