"Site Name","Location","Coordinates","Elevation (ft)","Type","Features","Best Time to Visit","Permit Required","Access Type" "Yosemite National Park","California, USA","37.8651,-119.5383","4200","National Park","Starry nights, rock formations, waterfalls","April - October","Yes","Drive-in" "Joshua Tree National Park","California, USA","33.8734,-115.901,""3000","National Park","Unique rock formations, desert flora","October - May","Yes","Drive-in" "Big Bend National Park","Texas, USA","29.1266,-102.9836","1800","National Park","Chihuahuan Desert, canyoneering, stargazing","March - November","Yes","Drive-in" "Death Valley National Park","California, USA","36.5054,-116.8656","500","National Park","Low elevation, unique landscapes, phenomenal night skies","October - April","Yes","Drive-in" "Cherry Springs State Park","Pennsylvania, USA","41.6347,-77.8854","2300","State Park","Designated dark sky park, astronomy programs","May - October","No","Drive-in" "Acadia National Park","Maine, USA","44.3386,-68.2733","1000","National Park","Ocean views, rocky coastline, night sky photography","May - October","Yes","Drive-in" "Denali National Park","Alaska, USA","63.0695,-151.0074","6000","National Park","Majestic mountains, wildlife viewing, remote camping","June - September","Yes","Drive-in" "Knob Noster State Park","Missouri, USA","38.5738,-93.5753","900","State Park","Quiet, peaceful setting, great for stargazing","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Mont-Mégantic National Park","Quebec, Canada","45.4009,-71.1485","3200","National Park","Astrolab observatory, dark sky reserve","May - October","Yes","Drive-in" "Grand Canyon National Park","Arizona, USA","36.1069,-112.1129","7000","National Park","Vast canyon views, waterfalls, river access","March - November","Yes","Drive-in" "Mount Rainier National Park","Washington, USA","46.8523,-121.7603","5400","National Park","Glacial lakes, wildflower meadows, mountain views","July - September","Yes","Drive-in" "Star Valley Ranch","Wyoming, USA","42.9709,-110.4203","6300","Private Campground","Secluded, open spaces, great visibility","May - September","No","Drive-in" "Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park","Colorado, USA","38.5741,-106.4607","8000","National Park","Steep cliffs, narrow canyon, river views","April - October","Yes","Drive-in" "New Moon Campsite","Oklahoma, USA","36.7468,-97.5119","1000","Private Campground","Dark skies, picnic area, fishing available","Spring & Fall","No","Drive-in" "Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park","California, USA","40.4970,-121.5058","5500","National Park","Volcanic features, thermal areas, hiking","June - September","Yes","Drive-in" "Shenandoah National Park","Virginia, USA","38.2928,-78.6790","3000","National Park","Blue Ridge Mountains, wildlife, scenic views","Spring - Fall","Yes","Drive-in" "Plumas National Forest","California, USA","39.8034,-120.8042","5000","National Forest","Forested areas, lakes, quiet campsites","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area","Nevada, USA","36.1733,-115.4275","4000","National Conservation Area","Amazing rock formations, hiking trails","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Dark Sky Park","Hawaii, USA","20.7069,-156.0680","10000","State Park","Great for astrophotography, volcanic landscape","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Sedona Red Rocks","Arizona, USA","34.8697,-111.7609","4500","Private Campground","Stunning rock formations, vortex energy spots","Spring & Fall","No","Drive-in" "Point Reyes National Seashore","California, USA","38.0807,-122.9007","1500","National Seashore","Coastal views, marine wildlife, quiet spots","Year-round","Yes","Drive-in" "Cloudland Canyon State Park","Georgia, USA","34.5029,-85.3084","2000","State Park","Canyons, waterfalls, hiking trails","Spring - Fall","No","Drive-in" "Outback Sky Park","Texas, USA","29.4714,-100.4618","3000","Private Campground","Wide open night skies, RV sites available","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Saguaro National Park","Arizona, USA","32.1664,-111.1000","3000","National Park","Cacti, desert scenery, hiking","Year-round","Yes","Drive-in" "Oscoda-Wurtsmith State Park","Michigan, USA","44.4147,-83.3635","600","State Park","Lakeshore camping, beautiful sunsets, clear skies","Memorial Day - September","No","Drive-in" "Maui's Haleakalā National Park","Hawaii, USA","20.7069,-156.0680","10000","National Park","Volcanic landscapes, sunrise views, hiking","Year-round","Yes","Drive-in" "Antelope Canyon","Arizona, USA","36.1969,-111.6112","4000","Canyon","Stunning slot canyons, guided tours","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Sky Island Retreat","Arizona, USA","32.3318,-110.8320","5000","Private Campground","High elevation, sense of isolation, dark skies","Spring & Fall","No","Drive-in" "Bryce Canyon National Park","Utah, USA","37.5930,-112.1871","8000","National Park","Hoodoos, stunning landscapes, excellent stand","April - October","Yes","Drive-in" "Shasta Trinity National Forest","California, USA","40.6404,-122.0439","2500","National Forest","Mount Shasta views, unlimited trails","Summer","No","Drive-in" "Wrangell-St. Elias National Park","Alaska, USA","61.4000,-143.0000","3000","National Park","Immense wilderness, wildlife-rich, hiking","June - September","Yes","Drive-in" "Nebraska Star Party","Nebraska, USA","41.4945,-99.9018","2000","Event","Close communities, telescopes, star parties","August","No","Drive-in" "Mount Tamalpais State Park","California, USA","37.9350,-122.5882","2600","State Park","Ridgetop views, diversity of ecosystems","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "North Cascades National Park","Washington, USA","48.7682,-121.4073","3800","National Park","Glaciers, peaks, beautiful lakes","July - September","Yes","Drive-in" "Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore","Michigan, USA","44.8309,-86.1858","600","National Lakeshore","Dunes, lakeshore, picturesque views","Spring - Fall","Yes","Drive-in" "Craters of the Moon National Monument","Idaho, USA","43.4272,-113.2422","5000","National Monument","Lava fields, hiking, unique landscapes","Year-round","Yes","Drive-in" "Antelope Island State Park","Utah, USA","41.1875,-112.1690","2000","State Park","Bison, salt flats, sunsets","Spring - Fall","No","Drive-in" "Susanville Ranch Park","California, USA","40.4190,-120.6590","4000","City Park","Open spaces, trails, leisure activities","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Mount Graham Sky Island","Arizona, USA","32.6662,-109.8702","10000","National Forest","High elevation, diverse ecosystems, dark skies","May - October","No","Drive-in" "Fort Davis National Historical Site","Texas, USA","30.5883,-104.0171","4900","National Historic Site","Historical importance, dark skies","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Harper's Ferry National Historical Park","West Virginia, USA","39.3272,-77.7472","600","National Historical Park","Civil War history, stunning vistas","Year-round","Yes","Drive-in" "Golden Gate National Park","California, USA","37.8199,-122.4783","300","National Park","City views, scenic overlooks, peaceful","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Lake Tahoe Basin","California/Nevada, USA","39.0968,-120.0324","6200","Reservoir","Water sports, mountain hikes, clear lakes","Spring - Fall","No","Drive-in" "Capitol Reef National Park","Utah, USA","38.3676,-110.5885","4900","National Park","Unique geology, hiking trails, dark skies","March - November","Yes","Drive-in" "Kilauea Volcano","Hawaii, USA","19.4069,-155.2834","4000","National Park","Active volcano views, lava flows","Year-round","Yes","Drive-in" "Adventure Lodge","North Carolina, USA","35.6517,-82.1779","3200","Private Campground","Scenic views, outdoor activities, fishing","Spring - Fall","No","Drive-in" "Taroko National Park","Taiwan","24.1833,121.6206","820","National Park","Stunning gorges, dramatic cliffs, hiking","Year-round","Yes","Drive-in" "Grand Teton National Park","Wyoming, USA","43.7904,-110.6818","6500","National Park","Mountain scenery, lakes, wildlife","June - September","Yes","Drive-in" "Devils Tower National Monument","Wyoming, USA","44.5902,-104.7143","5100","National Monument","Unique geological feature, wildlife, hiking","April - October","No","Drive-in" "Zion National Park","Utah, USA","37.2982,-113.0263","4000","National Park","Red rock canyons, hiking trails","March - November","Yes","Drive-in" "Nature's Valley Park","California, USA","34.0421,-118.4965","300","Private Campground","Secluded spots, access to secluded beaches","Spring - Fall","No","Drive-in" "Algonquin Provincial Park","Ontario, Canada","45.9982,-78.5690","1600","Provincial Park","Lakes, forests, wildlife, canoeing","May - September","Yes","Drive-in" "Humboldt Redwoods State Park","California, USA","40.4135,-123.7956","400","State Park","Redwood groves, diverse wildlife","May - October","No","Drive-in" "Sierra Nevada Camping Areas","California, USA","37.7399,-119.5913","8000","Mountain Range","Tall peaks, lakes, hiking","June - September","No","Drive-in" "Great Basin National Park","Nevada, USA","39.0094,-116.8214","10000","National Park","Caves, ancient bristlecone pines, night skies","May - September","Yes","Drive-in" "Guadalupe Mountains National Park","Texas, USA","31.9185,-104.8728","7000","National Park","Highest peak in Texas, diverse wildlife","March - November","Yes","Drive-in" "Lake Mead National Recreation Area","Nevada, USA","36.2348,-114.7359","1200","National Recreation Area","Water sports, hiking, desert views","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Point Pinos Lighthouse","California, USA","36.6173,-121.9468","250","Historic Site","Historic lighthouse, ocean views","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Lake Clark National Park","Alaska, USA","60.1998,-154.3102","800","National Park","Wilderness menu, fishing, wildlife","June - September","Yes","Fly-in" "Tahoe National Forest","California, USA","39.3251,-120.3034","7500","National Forest","Lakes, mountains, trails","Spring - Fall","No","Drive-in" "Red Rock Canyon State Park","California, USA","35.3316,-118.2454","1600","State Park","Unique rock formations, hiking","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Biscayne National Park","Florida, USA","25.4135,-80.7625","0","National Park","Marine life, coral reefs, snorkeling","Year-round","Yes","Boat-in" "Sand Dunes State Park","Nebraska, USA","41.2321,-100.5872","2900","State Park","Unique desert landscapes, arid conditions","March - November","No","Drive-in" "Coconino National Forest","Arizona, USA","35.3495,-111.6982","7000","National Forest","Pine forests, wilderness areas, mountain views","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Forested Coast Beach","Maine, USA","43.8120,-70.7624","150","State Park","Beach access, forested dunes","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Hayes Lake State Park","Minnesota, USA","48.4291,-94.9736","1500","State Park","Wooded campgrounds, fishing opportunities","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Wintergreen Resort","Virginia, USA","37.9056,-78.8438","3000","Resort","Luxury camping, organized events, scenic views","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Chicago's Starview Campground","Illinois, USA","41.9612,-88.1841","800","Private Campground","Family-friendly, urban escape","Summer only","No","Drive-in" "Willow Springs Reservoir","New Mexico, USA","35.4846,-105.8940","7800","State Park","Fishing, camping, scenic views","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Craters of the Moon Scenic Area","Idaho, USA","43.4272,-113.2422","5000","National Monument","Lunar-like landscapes, hiking","Year-round","Yes","Drive-in" "Point Reyes Beach","California, USA","38.1215,-122.8288","50","Natural Area","Secluded stretches of sandy beach","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Starry Skies RV Resort","Idaho, USA","43.7477,-112.2417","5000","Private Campground","RV spots, astronomer's paradise","Year-round","No","Drive-in" "Waterton Lakes National Park","Alberta, Canada","49.0574,-113.8521","4200","National Park","Mountain scenery, hiking trails","June - September","Yes","Drive-in"