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Paradox Colorado Landscape
Landscape near Paradox, Colorado. Photo: e_tothe_ipi

Paradox, Colorado

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Located in western Colorado, Paradox tiny unincorporated community named for the meandering flow of the Dolores River. It resides in a valley of the same name, Paradox Valley, which is dry, high-desert of little population.

Paradox resides at an elevation of 5,299 feet in western Montrose County. There is a Paradox Post Office, with a ZIP code of 81429. The surrounding landscape is typical of this part of the state, full of mesas and alpine desert wildlife.

Paradox Valley Overlook Colorado Dolores River on left
Overlooking the Paradox Valley; Dolores River on left. Photo: Mark Iverson

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Camping: Read about the camping near Naturita, Norwood, Nucla and Gateway.

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Federal Lands:

  • Buckeye Reservoir (13mi)
  • Dolores River
  • Uncompahgre National Forest

Landmarks:

  • Hanging Flume Overlook (44mi)

Towns:

  • Bedrock (6mi)
  • Egnar (68mi)
  • Montrose (113mi)
  • Naturita (22mi)
  • Uravan (22mi)

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