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Observatory At South Park

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· Fairplay, Park, Colorado

537 acres hosted by John M.

6 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Observatory At South Park! THE UNIVERSE AWAITS With an incredable Night Sky, The Observatory at South Park is located on 5.37 acres in Harstel Colorado. According to web site Darksitefinder.com, The Observatory at South Park location is rated Dark Blue! That's the 3rd darkest on their scale with Gray & Black skies to the South & West. Telescope Our main Telescope this year is a custom built well-crafted 13-inch Dobsonian telescope. This scope created by Robert Teeter of Teeters Telescopes has a 13in primary mirror. Stay Up with us! See Planets, Moons, Rings, Star Clusters, Nebulas, Galaxies and more! Outdoor recreation is the maindraw to the area, The pristine South Platt River flows thru Hartsel/South Park offering great trout fishing year round. The South Platt fills 3 awesome Reservoirs, Antero, Spinney, and Eleven Mile State Park with boating, fishing, hiking, biking, swimming. Hunting is also popular on Federal lands and stat wildlife areas.WE ARE OPEN MOST NIGHTS MID MAY - AUG! *Camp at 9100 ft *Explore the Summer MilkyWay *See Mountains and Craters on the Moon *View Jupiter and its Clouds and Moons * *See Saturn and its Rings *Experience a Meteor Shower! *Alpine Basin *South Park *Hartsel *Fairplay The Universe Awaits!!

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21 ratings · 16 reviews

Layton W.recommends

August 22, 2023

Observatory at South Park!

An absolutely incredible night! We were lucky enough to visit during the recent Perseid meteor shower and John was the perfect host. We are already planning our return for next year.

Doug M.recommends

August 17, 2023

Observatory at South Park!

We had a great experience there with John. While the property is bare/ dispersed, you're not there to be camping at a resort, the real treat is the stargazing. the telescope set up was quite impressive, and we got to see some amazing sites. Adding in the Perseid meteors all night, and it was a great time. We're definitely looking forward to going again next summer.

Caitlin S.recommends

August 17, 2023

Observatory at South Park!

My friends and I loved staying at the Observatory at South Park. Beautiful views, and a very kind + knowledgable host. Great place to observe the stars (and meteors!!) and will definitely be back :)

Allie C.recommends

August 15, 2023

Observatory at South Park!

Tent camped with my dog on John’s land. Getting there was a breeze, the directions were good and easy to follow. I really liked being able to see all around and if it hadn’t had been a cloudy and stormy night we could’ve had great views of the night sky. I will definitely be going back next summer.

Apollo M.recommends

August 13, 2023

Observatory at South Park!

John was an amazing host. Seeing the meteor shower at this location was special.

Lynna S.recommends

August 13, 2023

Observatory at South Park!

5 Star - Star Gazing

Amazing evening viewing the Perseid Meteor Shower. John's property had an amazing view of the night sky. John creates a community by having a central fire pit and shares his knowledge teaching about stars and planets. He has guest view planets like Saturn with it's ring and moon Titan, nebulas, blue stars like Vega and the Milky Way through his telescope and various lenses. His knowledge is immense. For star gazing this is the place and the host to be with. We will be back.

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Fairplay, Park, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by John M.Joined in March 2023

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