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PAONIA STATE PARK, CO

Description

Camp near a babbling stream and water-ski on a mountain reservoir in view of the majestic Ragged Mountains at Paonia State Park. Steep mountainsides give this lake an alpine flavor. Paonia features great scenery, water skiing, wildflowers and camping. The park's natural beauty and abundance of wildflowers make it a "must see" for photographers and nature lovers. Paonia State Park has 13 campsites located in two campgrounds.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Comfort Station
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Firewood Available
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Jet Skiing
  • Natural Shade
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Ranger Station
  • Sailing And Sailboarding
  • Snow Shoeing
  • Water Skiing
  • Wildlife Watching Opportunity
Alerts and Important Information

No drinking water is available. Please bring your own drinking water when visiting Paonia State Park.
In addition to the camping fee, an entrance fee is required at all state parks!
Shade may be naturally provided by trees and other vegetation or by man made shade shelter. Please call the park for specific details.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.96167, -107.33917
38°57'42"N, 107°20'21"W

From Glenwood Springs take Hwy 82 south to Carbondale. Go south on Hwy 133, 46 miles.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

PAONIA STATE PARK
P.O. BOX 147
CRAWFORD CO 81415

Phone Number:

Information: (970)921-5721