Located in the upper reaches of the North Fork Valley, the Paonia State Park has 334 acres of fishing on a reservior that when full has a length of two miles. Sitting at an elevation of 6,500 feet, the Park has 1,523 acres of alpine scenery and solitude.<\/span><\/p>\n

Activities: fishing, camping, water skiing, power boats, sailing, canoeing and sailboarding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fishing from mid June to the middle of August. Fishing is also good in the tailwater below the dam.
\nFish: Rainbow Trout
\nAccess: Easy
\nBoating: Hand Launched
\nAdditional Info:
\n-Underwater spearfishing can be used for fishing of Northern Pike or Carp (if present) in accordance with the regulations issued by CPW.
\n-Underwater spearfishing is prohibited within 100 feet of any marina, boat ramp, swim beach or dam infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Camping with 11 sites, there are no RV hookups or facilities, vault toilets only.<\/span><\/p>\n

Park closes in early October until May.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paonia State Park
\n31111 County Road 12
\nSomerset
\n970-921-5721<\/span><\/p>\n

Paonia State Park: Directions Map<\/a><\/p>\n

Paonia State Park: Spruce, Hawsapple Campground Map<\/a><\/p>\n

Basecamp Delta County Link<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Located in the upper reaches of the North Fork Valley, the Paonia State Park has 334 acres of fishing on a reservior that when full has a length of two miles. Sitting at an elevation of 6,500 feet, the Park … <\/p>\n