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Learn more about alerts →Telescope owners and astrophotographers planning a new-moon trip between October and March. The dry-season combination of low humidity, mild nights in the 50s–60s°F, and that 360° horizon makes this one of Florida's best setups for deep-sky work.
Anything outside of fall–spring: summer mosquitoes are severe enough to shut down outdoor activity after dark, and the heat and humidity cloud the very skies you came for. Also no fire rings, and the site restrictions around white light are strict.
Context for the broader area surrounding Astronomy Pad, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
The <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=East+Park+Dam">East Park Dam</a> and reservoir, of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Orland+Project">Orland Project</a>, is situated in the rolling foothills of the Mendocino National Forest on Little Stony Creek. In 2013, Reclamation entered a partnership with Colusa County for long-term management of the recreation facilities and opportunities at East Park Reservoir. The County accepts reservations and issues passes for camping, boat launches, groups, special recreation events and day use for the reservoir area through its website. http://www.countyofcolusa.org/index.aspx?NID=629 The reservoir lies along a migratory corridor between California's Central Valley and the Coastal Range. Birders may see substantial movements of warblers and other neo-tropical migrants in late April/early May and in September. With a 25-mile shoreline, East Park Reservoir has a thriving population of warm-water fish, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Good fishing year-round. Ideal bass fishing occurs in the autumn months. Two natural surface boat launches are identified with excellent shore accessibility. The lake is subject to seasonal closure so please call in advance to ensure availability.
From Sacramento, California, drive 70 miles north along I-5 to the town of Maxwell. The westbound exit will send you along a scenic 23-mile journey before reaching Lodoga and East Park Reservoir.
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Late fall through early spring (October to March) delivers the best combination of mild temperatures, low humidity, and the driest skies for stargazing. Daytime highs run in the 70s–80s°F, with nights in the 50s–60s°F. Dry conditions suppress both mosquitoes and evening haze, so hiking and biking are comfortable by day while nights are ideal for astronomy. Target new-moon periods in the dry season for the clearest, darkest skies. Summer is brutal: intense heat, thick humidity, and swarms of mosquitoes so severe multiple visitors say they'd only return in winter. Several reviewers describe summer bugs as intense enough to ruin nighttime activities outdoors.
Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.
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