Paonia State Park
Mailing
PO Box 147
Crawford, CO 81415
Office Hours:
Crawford State Park is our park office for Paonia.
Contact: (970) 921-5721
Plunge deep into nature at this narrow lake park. Steep mountainsides, pristine water, alpine scenery and peaceful environment make Paonia a haven for water and nature lovers.
Spanning 1,857 acres with a 334-acre reservoir at 6,500 feet elevation, this mountain getaway offers 20 campsites across three campgrounds. Camp near a babbling stream, water-ski on a mountain reservoir, have a picnic, observe wildlife, all in view of the majestic Ragged Mountains. The park’s natural beauty and abundance of wildflowers make it a “must see” for photographers and nature lovers.
(Updated: 5/30/2025 8:45 AM MT)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, recently rehabilitated several areas of the park. Visitors can relax here; for one day or for several.
Park Passes Available Online
Annual passes cannot be purchased at Paonia State Park (daily self-service vehicle passes are available).
Save time and purchase your annual park pass online ahead of your visit.