Paonia State Park Access provides a concrete boat ramp on the north end of the 334-acre reservoir on County Road 2, serving as the primary water access point for the North Fork Gunnison River area.

The park charges a $10 daily vehicle pass or $4 individual pass and offers two campgrounds (Spruce and Hawsapple) with vault toilets, though no drinking water is available.

Note that the boat ramp closed for the 2025 season due to low water levels, so check current conditions before visiting.