CO State Parks•Paonia, CO•13h from Austin

Paonia State Park

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

~$28/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

May–Oct

Reservations

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Highlights

▶ Narrow reservoir in dramatic Coal Creek Canyon; outstanding yellow perch fishing; only 13 sites — genuinely uncrowded
▶ Adjacent to Colorado wine country (North Fork Valley AVA); winery visits 2 mi from camp
▶ Mountain biking on nearby trails; West Elk Mountains backdrop

Planning Notes

Only 13 sites — fill fast on summer weekends. Closes in winter. Paonia (2 mi) for resupply. CO-133 access from Hotchkiss.

Contact: (970) 921-5721

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.