Have you ever been stargazing? No, we don’t mean just looking up at the night sky from your backyard, but instead visiting a place that has no light pollution whatsoever and offers incredible views of the sky up above. Take, for instance, this designated Dark Sky Park and campground right here in Colorado, which may be one of the best in the country:

You know the Great Sand Dunes National Park for its jaw-dropping landscape and unique recreational activities, but did you know that this surprising Colorado attraction is also an official International Dark Sky Park?
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Created by the International Dark-Sky Association, International Dark Sky Parks are distinguished by having crystal clear skies and virtually no light pollution, making for some of the most pristine nighttime skies you will ever see.
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While you can always hike around the dunes at night, we have an even better way to stargaze, which is via the nearby, year-round Zapata Falls Campground!
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Located a mere 7 miles southwest of the National Park, the Zapata Falls Campground is a low-key tent campground that may not come with fancy amenities but offers some of the most breathtaking views in the state.
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In addition to its world-class views and skies, the aptly-named Zapata Falls Campground is also located near the can't-miss Zapata Falls.
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As if you needed another reason to visit and love the Zapata Falls Campground, it only costs a cool $11 per night per campsite!
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To learn even more about the Zapata Falls Campground - or to reserve your spot - please visit the U.S. Forest Service's website.
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For this and other International Dark Sky Parks both in and around Colorado, please visit the  International Dark-Sky Association’s website. For even more International Dark Sky Parks around the Centennial State, check out This International Dark Sky Park In Colorado Will Take You A Million Miles Away From It All.

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Zapata Falls Campground, Highway 150, Mosca, CO 81146, USA