Paonia State Park, State park near Crawford, Colorado.
The 1,857-acre park features a 334-acre mountain reservoir surrounded by conifer forests, aspen groves, and Gambel oak shrublands at 6,500 feet elevation.
After completing the reservoir dam construction in 1960, Colorado Parks and Wildlife established Paonia State Park in 1964 for public recreation purposes.
The park provides a connection to Colorado's natural heritage through its geological formations from Mesa Verde and Fort Union dating to Cretaceous periods.
Visitors can access 13 non-electric campsites, two picnic areas, and multiple water activities including boating, fishing, and water skiing throughout the year.
The park houses observable fossilized remains within its geological structures while supporting diverse wildlife populations of raptors, waterfowl, mule deer, and elk.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1964
Website: https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/paonia
GPS coordinates: 38.98280,-107.34600
Latest update: July 25, 2025 14:09
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