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Where to See the Stars
88 places certified for dark night skies by DarkSky International. Tell us where you live and we will show the darkest skies within driving distance.
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- Most20dark sky places in Utah
- Parks63certified dark sky parks
- Towns18towns that keep their skies dark
- Darkest4remote sanctuaries
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Nearest dark sky place to the biggest cities
| City | Nearest dark sky place | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | Cherry Springs State Park | 209 mi |
| Los Angeles, CA | Anza-Borrego Desert State Park | 120 mi |
| Chicago, IL | Homer Glen | 22 mi |
| Houston, TX | Dripping Springs | 161 mi |
| Phoenix, AZ | Fountain Hills | 23 mi |
| Philadelphia, PA | Cherry Springs State Park | 181 mi |
| San Antonio, TX | Dripping Springs | 57 mi |
| San Diego, CA | Anza-Borrego Desert State Park | 58 mi |
| Dallas, TX | Horseshoe Bay | 180 mi |
| Fort Worth, TX | Horseshoe Bay | 166 mi |
| Jacksonville, FL | Stephen C. Foster State Park | 52 mi |
| Austin, TX | Dripping Springs | 21 mi |
| San Jose, CA | Death Valley National Park | 285 mi |
| Charlotte, NC | Staunton River State Park | 157 mi |
| Columbus, OH | Beverly Shores | 239 mi |
| Indianapolis, IN | Middle Fork River Forest Preserve | 106 mi |
| San Francisco, CA | Death Valley National Park | 320 mi |
| Seattle, WA | Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park | 399 mi |
| Denver, CO | Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument | 59 mi |
| Nashville, TN | Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park | 114 mi |
| Oklahoma City, OK | Copper Breaks State Park | 160 mi |
| Washington, DC | James River State Park | 131 mi |
| El Paso, TX | Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument | 178 mi |
| Las Vegas, NV | Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument | 82 mi |
| Boston, MA | Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument | 277 mi |
| Detroit, MI | Beverly Shores | 205 mi |
| Louisville, KY | Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park | 123 mi |
| Portland, OR | Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve | 399 mi |
| Memphis, TN | Buffalo National River | 169 mi |
| Baltimore, MD | James River State Park | 165 mi |
Arkansas
- Buffalo National River International Dark Sky Park
Arizona
- Camp Verde International Dark Sky Community
- Chiricahua National Monument International Dark Sky Park
- Flagstaff International Dark Sky Community
- Flagstaff Area National Monuments International Dark Sky Park
- Fountain Hills International Dark Sky Community
- Grand Canyon National Park International Dark Sky Park
- Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument International Dark Sky Park
- Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians International Dark Sky Community
- Kartchner Caverns State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Oracle State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Petrified Forest National Park International Dark Sky Park
- Pipe Spring National Monument International Dark Sky Park
- Sedona International Dark Sky Community
- Tonto National Monument International Dark Sky Park
- Tumacácori National Historical Park International Dark Sky Park
- Village of Oak Creek International Dark Sky Community
California
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Borrego Springs International Dark Sky Community
- Death Valley National Park International Dark Sky Park
- Joshua Tree National Park International Dark Sky Park
Colorado
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park International Dark Sky Park
- Dinosaur National Monument International Dark Sky Park
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument International Dark Sky Park
- Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve International Dark Sky Park
- Mesa Verde National Park International Dark Sky Park
- Naturita International Dark Sky Community
- Norwood International Dark Sky Community
- Nucla International Dark Sky Community
- Silver Cliff International Dark Sky Community
- Westcliffe International Dark Sky Community
Florida
- Big Cypress National Preserve International Dark Sky Park
- Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park International Dark Sky Park
Georgia
- Stephen C. Foster State Park International Dark Sky Park
Idaho
- Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve International Dark Sky Reserve
- Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve International Dark Sky Park
- Ketchum International Dark Sky Community
Illinois
- Homer Glen International Dark Sky Community
- Middle Fork River Forest Preserve International Dark Sky Park
Indiana
- Beverly Shores International Dark Sky Community
Maine
- Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument International Dark Sky Sanctuary
Michigan
- The Headlands International Dark Sky Park
Minnesota
- Voyageurs National Park International Dark Sky Park
Montana
- Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park International Dark Sky Park
New Mexico
- Capulin Volcano National Monument International Dark Sky Park
- Chaco Culture National Historical Park International Dark Sky Park
- Clayton Lake State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Cosmic Campground International Dark Sky Sanctuary
- El Morro National Monument International Dark Sky Park
- Fort Union National Monument International Dark Sky Park
- Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument International Dark Sky Park
- Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge Urban Night Sky Place
- Valles Caldera National Preserve International Dark Sky Park
Nevada
- Great Basin National Park International Dark Sky Park
Pennsylvania
- Cherry Springs State Park International Dark Sky Park
Tennessee
- Obed Wild and Scenic River International Dark Sky Park
- Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park International Dark Sky Park
Texas
- Big Bend National Park International Dark Sky Park
- Big Bend Ranch State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Copper Breaks State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Devils River State Natural Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary
- Dripping Springs International Dark Sky Community
- Enchanted Rock State Natural Area International Dark Sky Park
- Horseshoe Bay International Dark Sky Community
- South Llano River State Park International Dark Sky Park
Utah
- Antelope Island State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Arches National Park International Dark Sky Park
- Bryce Canyon National Park International Dark Sky Park
- Canyonlands National Park International Dark Sky Park
- Capitol Reef National Park International Dark Sky Park
- Cedar Breaks National Monument International Dark Sky Park
- Dead Horse Point State Park International Dark Sky Park
- East Canyon State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Goblin Valley State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Goosenecks State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Hovenweep National Monument International Dark Sky Park
- Kodachrome Basin State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Natural Bridges National Monument International Dark Sky Park
- Rainbow Bridge National Monument International Dark Sky Sanctuary
- Rockport State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Steinaker State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument Urban Night Sky Place
- Torrey International Dark Sky Community
- Weber County North Fork Park International Dark Sky Park
- Zion National Park International Dark Sky Park
Virginia
- James River State Park International Dark Sky Park
- Staunton River State Park International Dark Sky Park
Wisconsin
- Newport State Park International Dark Sky Park
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). DarkSky International keeps the complete official list, which may include places not shown here. Check moon phase and weather before a night trip.