Urban · CO, US
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a Colorado mountain park about 16 miles northwest of Golden, certified in 2026. Reverend's Ridge Campground has tent and RV sites among 156 campsites in the park, plus backcountry sites. Day use runs 5 am to 10 pm and the visitor center 9 am to 4 pm; the park page lists no night programs, so confirm after-dark access.
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| Type | Urban |
| State / Province | CO |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Golden |
| Certified | 2026 |
| Coordinates | 39.8308, -105.4131 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/golden-gate-canyon-state-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:16 AM MST. Sets 4:18 PM MST. Times are local to the park.
Next new moon
November 9, 2026
The darkest, best-for-stargazing night in the current lunar cycle. See the full trip planner for the next 12 months of new-moon windows.
Upcoming meteor showers
- Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, November 17, 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 13, 2026
- Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 22, 2026
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