Paonia State Park
Open for the season. The campground operates May 1 through September 30. Reservations are required through cpwshop.com or by phone. No potable water is available on site.
Red Flag Warning issued June 11 at 12:17PM MDT until June 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 293, AND 295... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Friday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Red Flag Warning issued June 11 at 12:17PM MDT until June 11 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 207, 293, AND 295... * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 295 Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area. * TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 8 PM MDT this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 1 PM to 9 PM MDT Friday. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
About
Paonia State Park is a 1,857-acre alpine recreation area nestled at 6,500 feet elevation in the West Elk Mountains near Crawford, Colorado. The park centers on Paonia Reservoir, a 334-surface-acre impoundment popular for fishing and boating when water levels permit. The surrounding landscape offers views of the Ragged Mountains and serves as a gateway to Gunnison National Forest. The park features 20 campsites split between basic tent sites and seven electric hookup sites at Anthracite Campground, accessible via County Road 12 (Kebler Pass Road). Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground operates seasonally from May 1 through September 30. Beyond camping, visitors enjoy wildlife viewing, photography, and access to nearby hiking. The reservoir supports warm-water fishing species. Water levels can fluctuate significantly, occasionally affecting boat launch access. The park is approximately 16 miles northeast of the town of Paonia via State Highway 133.
Directions
From Paonia, head northeast on State Highway 133 for approximately 16 miles. Anthracite Campground is accessible via County Road 12 (Kebler Pass Road). From Glenwood Springs, take CO-82 south to Carbondale, then CO-133 southwest for approximately 46 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18 - $36 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 70ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 921-5721 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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