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    Jackson Lake State Park International Dark Sky Park

    Colorado, United States40.3900°, -104.0700°Peak altitude 21°11.4h peak darknessBest: Jun, May, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2020

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2c

    Area

    2,143 ha

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