Park · CO, US
Lake Fork Earth and Sky Center
Lake Fork Earth and Sky Center, near Lake City in Hinsdale County, Colorado, is an International Dark Sky Park certified in 2020. Guided stargazing runs Tuesday evenings from mid-June to late August, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., at the former Slumgullion Campground on County Road 50 near the top of Slumgullion Pass. The annual Lake City Star Fest is also held here.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | CO |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Lake City |
| Certified | 2020 |
| Coordinates | 38.0350, -107.3141 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/lake-fork-earth-and-sky-center-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 6:20 AM MST. Sets 4:30 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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