Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Colorado Parks and Wildlife describes State Forest as 70,932 acres of forest, peaks, alpine lakes and trails. Its camping system is open year-round, with campsites, cabins, yurts and backcountry options.[2]

CPW's statewide yurt guide specifically says State Forest's yurts and hut provide a base for activities “from hiking to stargazing to backcountry skiing.”[2]

What still needs field verification

The park is large enough that “State Forest” is not a useful telescope coordinate by itself. Forest, mountains, local lighting, road access and winter conditions vary substantially between campgrounds and lodging areas.[2]

The direct source supports overnight use and stargazing, but it does not identify one definitive astronomy pad.[2]

Sources

  1. [1]

    Photo: Colorado Parks and Wildlife — State Forest State Park

  2. [2]

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife, State Forest State Park — Camping & Lodging and Yurts — cpw.state.co.us/state-parks/state-forest-state-park

  3. [3]

    State Dark Sky certification program

  4. [4]

    Light Pollution Map — NASA Black Marble / VIIRS sky brightness