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First comebooking
May–Jun & Sep–Octbest months
About Les Huston Geology Field Camp
- Managed by: Boone Pickens School of Geology, Oklahoma State University
- Where: 6 mi northwest of Penrose, CO · 38.47848, -105.09403
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
48°20°Jan
49°22°Feb
57°29°Mar
64°35°Apr
73°44°May
84°54°Jun
89°59°Jul
86°57°Aug
79°49°Sep
68°37°Oct
56°27°Nov
47°20°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
See Les Huston Geology Field Camp from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blm T6101A | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.8 mi | 2.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Westcliffe and Silver Cliff (Dark Sky Community), 31 mi.
RV essentials
Propane: 8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.