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A gold star with a three-dimensional look, positioned on the lower left side of a rectangular beige, red, and yellow background.

EXPERIENCE THE NIGHT SKY

Colorado Stargazing

When the sun goes down, the skies come alive. Allenspark offers some of the clearest, darkest night skies on the Front Range, perfect for stargazers of all levels.

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Simple line drawing of mountain peaks inside a dark blue circle.

WHY WE LOVE IT HERE

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A dark blue circle with white stars inside, resembling a night sky or galaxy.
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Icon of an eye with a dot inside a circle in the center, enclosed in a dark blue circle, representing awareness or observation.

MOUNTAIN AIR

DARK SKIES

Minimal light pollution means brighter stars, clearer views, and unforgettable nights.

Crisp, clean air and high elevation create ideal stargazing conditions
year-round.

From the Milky Way to meteor showers, the universe feels within reach up here.

WIDE OPEN VIEWS

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WHERE TO LOOK UP

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Icon of a map marker or location pin in gold color on a black background.

THE OLD GALLERY
Mountain Skies Astronomy

Join local astronomer Mountain Skies Astronomy for star parties on the back porch of The Old Gallery. A memorable way to learn about the night sky.

‍ Check their event calendar for upcoming dates.

Copeland Lake reflecting forest and mountain scenery near Allenspark.
Concept rendering of the planned Starfall Lounge with starry-sky views and warm seating.

WILD BASIN AREA - COPELAND LAKE

Just minutes from Allenspark, Wild Basin offers scenic pull-offs and open meadows with stunning night skies.

‍ ‍ 5 minutes from Allenspark

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Gold and black icon of a map pin with a circular marker inside.
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Gold outlined map pin icon on a black background.

STARFALL & PINE
Stargaze From Your Stay

Relax in our stargazing lounge with a retractable roof or gather around the fire under endless stars, no driving required.

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TIPS FOR THE BEST EXPERIENCE

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A simple illustration of a crescent moon and three stars outlined in gold on a black background.

CHECK THE MOON

LIMIT LIGHT

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Gold line drawing of binoculars on a black background.

New moon nights offer the darkest skies.

Binoculars and a star map can make it even more magical.

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An icon of a smartphone with a diagonal line crossing it out, indicating no cell phone use.
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Orange line drawing of a puffy winter jacket with a hood on a black background, with small decorative stars around it.

DRESS WARM

Even summer nights can get chilly in the mountains.

BRING GEAR

Turn off phone lights and give your eyes time to adjust.

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Stay where the stars shine brightest.

Make Starfall & Pine your basecamp for unforgettable nights under the stars.

EXPLORE THE STAY
EXPLORE THE STAY