Overland Reservoir (Dispersed)-Paonia RD
Overland Reservoir lies approximately 22 miles north of Paonia near the divide between the Grand Mesa National Forest and the Gunnison National Forest. This area offers a very beautiful setting, with the deep blue reservoir, grassy parks and thick green timber.
It is stocked every year by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife with Rainbow and Brook Trout. The average size fish caught is 6 to 8 inches. The reservoir is drained every fall, so the fish have no chance of reaching larger sizes. The fisherman with a boat may have better luck than fishing from the bank.
There are many dispersed camping spots located on the east side of the Reservoir.
General Information
Getting There
Elevation
9,900 feet
Directions
From Paonia: Travel north on Forest Service Road #701, Stevens Gulch Road, for approximately 17 miles to the intersection of Forest Service Road #705, Overland Road. Turn left onto FSR #705 and continue for approximately 5 miles to Overland Reservoir and dispersed camping area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
