| | Site Name | Location | Coordinates | Elevation (ft) | Type | Features | Best Time to Visit | Permit Required | Access Type | |---:|:-------------------------------------------|:-----------------------|:-----------------------|:-----------------|:-------------------------------------|:---------------------------------------------------------|:-------------------------|:------------------|:--------------| | 0 | Yosemite National Park | California, USA | 37.8651,-119.5383 | 4200 | National Park | Starry nights, rock formations, waterfalls | April - October | Yes | Drive-in | | 1 | Joshua Tree National Park | California, USA | 33.8734,-115.901,"3000 | National Park | Unique rock formations, desert flora | October - May | Yes | Drive-in | nan | | 2 | Big Bend National Park | Texas, USA | 29.1266,-102.9836 | 1800 | National Park | Chihuahuan Desert, canyoneering, stargazing | March - November | Yes | Drive-in | | 3 | 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 | | 4 | Cherry Springs State Park | Pennsylvania, USA | 41.6347,-77.8854 | 2300 | State Park | Designated dark sky park, astronomy programs | May - October | No | Drive-in | | 5 | Acadia National Park | Maine, USA | 44.3386,-68.2733 | 1000 | National Park | Ocean views, rocky coastline, night sky photography | May - October | Yes | Drive-in | | 6 | Denali National Park | Alaska, USA | 63.0695,-151.0074 | 6000 | National Park | Majestic mountains, wildlife viewing, remote camping | June - September | Yes | Drive-in | | 7 | Knob Noster State Park | Missouri, USA | 38.5738,-93.5753 | 900 | State Park | Quiet, peaceful setting, great for stargazing | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 8 | Mont-Mégantic National Park | Quebec, Canada | 45.4009,-71.1485 | 3200 | National Park | Astrolab observatory, dark sky reserve | May - October | Yes | Drive-in | | 9 | Grand Canyon National Park | Arizona, USA | 36.1069,-112.1129 | 7000 | National Park | Vast canyon views, waterfalls, river access | March - November | Yes | Drive-in | | 10 | Mount Rainier National Park | Washington, USA | 46.8523,-121.7603 | 5400 | National Park | Glacial lakes, wildflower meadows, mountain views | July - September | Yes | Drive-in | | 11 | Star Valley Ranch | Wyoming, USA | 42.9709,-110.4203 | 6300 | Private Campground | Secluded, open spaces, great visibility | May - September | No | Drive-in | | 12 | 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 | | 13 | New Moon Campsite | Oklahoma, USA | 36.7468,-97.5119 | 1000 | Private Campground | Dark skies, picnic area, fishing available | Spring & Fall | No | Drive-in | | 14 | Mount Lassen Volcanic National Park | California, USA | 40.4970,-121.5058 | 5500 | National Park | Volcanic features, thermal areas, hiking | June - September | Yes | Drive-in | | 15 | Shenandoah National Park | Virginia, USA | 38.2928,-78.6790 | 3000 | National Park | Blue Ridge Mountains, wildlife, scenic views | Spring - Fall | Yes | Drive-in | | 16 | Plumas National Forest | California, USA | 39.8034,-120.8042 | 5000 | National Forest | Forested areas, lakes, quiet campsites | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 17 | 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 | | 18 | Dark Sky Park | Hawaii, USA | 20.7069,-156.0680 | 10000 | State Park | Great for astrophotography, volcanic landscape | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 19 | Sedona Red Rocks | Arizona, USA | 34.8697,-111.7609 | 4500 | Private Campground | Stunning rock formations, vortex energy spots | Spring & Fall | No | Drive-in | | 20 | Point Reyes National Seashore | California, USA | 38.0807,-122.9007 | 1500 | National Seashore | Coastal views, marine wildlife, quiet spots | Year-round | Yes | Drive-in | | 21 | Cloudland Canyon State Park | Georgia, USA | 34.5029,-85.3084 | 2000 | State Park | Canyons, waterfalls, hiking trails | Spring - Fall | No | Drive-in | | 22 | Outback Sky Park | Texas, USA | 29.4714,-100.4618 | 3000 | Private Campground | Wide open night skies, RV sites available | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 23 | Saguaro National Park | Arizona, USA | 32.1664,-111.1000 | 3000 | National Park | Cacti, desert scenery, hiking | Year-round | Yes | Drive-in | | 24 | 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 | | 25 | Maui's Haleakalā National Park | Hawaii, USA | 20.7069,-156.0680 | 10000 | National Park | Volcanic landscapes, sunrise views, hiking | Year-round | Yes | Drive-in | | 26 | Antelope Canyon | Arizona, USA | 36.1969,-111.6112 | 4000 | Canyon | Stunning slot canyons, guided tours | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 27 | Sky Island Retreat | Arizona, USA | 32.3318,-110.8320 | 5000 | Private Campground | High elevation, sense of isolation, dark skies | Spring & Fall | No | Drive-in | | 28 | Bryce Canyon National Park | Utah, USA | 37.5930,-112.1871 | 8000 | National Park | Hoodoos, stunning landscapes, excellent stand | April - October | Yes | Drive-in | | 29 | Shasta Trinity National Forest | California, USA | 40.6404,-122.0439 | 2500 | National Forest | Mount Shasta views, unlimited trails | Summer | No | Drive-in | | 30 | Wrangell-St. Elias National Park | Alaska, USA | 61.4000,-143.0000 | 3000 | National Park | Immense wilderness, wildlife-rich, hiking | June - September | Yes | Drive-in | | 31 | Nebraska Star Party | Nebraska, USA | 41.4945,-99.9018 | 2000 | Event | Close communities, telescopes, star parties | August | No | Drive-in | | 32 | Mount Tamalpais State Park | California, USA | 37.9350,-122.5882 | 2600 | State Park | Ridgetop views, diversity of ecosystems | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 33 | North Cascades National Park | Washington, USA | 48.7682,-121.4073 | 3800 | National Park | Glaciers, peaks, beautiful lakes | July - September | Yes | Drive-in | | 34 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore | Michigan, USA | 44.8309,-86.1858 | 600 | National Lakeshore | Dunes, lakeshore, picturesque views | Spring - Fall | Yes | Drive-in | | 35 | 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 | | 36 | Antelope Island State Park | Utah, USA | 41.1875,-112.1690 | 2000 | State Park | Bison, salt flats, sunsets | Spring - Fall | No | Drive-in | | 37 | Susanville Ranch Park | California, USA | 40.4190,-120.6590 | 4000 | City Park | Open spaces, trails, leisure activities | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 38 | Mount Graham Sky Island | Arizona, USA | 32.6662,-109.8702 | 10000 | National Forest | High elevation, diverse ecosystems, dark skies | May - October | No | Drive-in | | 39 | Fort Davis National Historical Site | Texas, USA | 30.5883,-104.0171 | 4900 | National Historic Site | Historical importance, dark skies | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 40 | 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 | | 41 | Golden Gate National Park | California, USA | 37.8199,-122.4783 | 300 | National Park | City views, scenic overlooks, peaceful | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 42 | Lake Tahoe Basin | California/Nevada, USA | 39.0968,-120.0324 | 6200 | Reservoir | Water sports, mountain hikes, clear lakes | Spring - Fall | No | Drive-in | | 43 | Capitol Reef National Park | Utah, USA | 38.3676,-110.5885 | 4900 | National Park | Unique geology, hiking trails, dark skies | March - November | Yes | Drive-in | | 44 | Kilauea Volcano | Hawaii, USA | 19.4069,-155.2834 | 4000 | National Park | Active volcano views, lava flows | Year-round | Yes | Drive-in | | 45 | Adventure Lodge | North Carolina, USA | 35.6517,-82.1779 | 3200 | Private Campground | Scenic views, outdoor activities, fishing | Spring - Fall | No | Drive-in | | 46 | Taroko National Park | Taiwan | 24.1833,121.6206 | 820 | National Park | Stunning gorges, dramatic cliffs, hiking | Year-round | Yes | Drive-in | | 47 | Grand Teton National Park | Wyoming, USA | 43.7904,-110.6818 | 6500 | National Park | Mountain scenery, lakes, wildlife | June - September | Yes | Drive-in | | 48 | Devils Tower National Monument | Wyoming, USA | 44.5902,-104.7143 | 5100 | National Monument | Unique geological feature, wildlife, hiking | April - October | No | Drive-in | | 49 | Zion National Park | Utah, USA | 37.2982,-113.0263 | 4000 | National Park | Red rock canyons, hiking trails | March - November | Yes | Drive-in | | 50 | Nature's Valley Park | California, USA | 34.0421,-118.4965 | 300 | Private Campground | Secluded spots, access to secluded beaches | Spring - Fall | No | Drive-in | | 51 | Algonquin Provincial Park | Ontario, Canada | 45.9982,-78.5690 | 1600 | Provincial Park | Lakes, forests, wildlife, canoeing | May - September | Yes | Drive-in | | 52 | Humboldt Redwoods State Park | California, USA | 40.4135,-123.7956 | 400 | State Park | Redwood groves, diverse wildlife | May - October | No | Drive-in | | 53 | Sierra Nevada Camping Areas | California, USA | 37.7399,-119.5913 | 8000 | Mountain Range | Tall peaks, lakes, hiking | June - September | No | Drive-in | | 54 | Great Basin National Park | Nevada, USA | 39.0094,-116.8214 | 10000 | National Park | Caves, ancient bristlecone pines, night skies | May - September | Yes | Drive-in | | 55 | Guadalupe Mountains National Park | Texas, USA | 31.9185,-104.8728 | 7000 | National Park | Highest peak in Texas, diverse wildlife | March - November | Yes | Drive-in | | 56 | 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 | | 57 | Point Pinos Lighthouse | California, USA | 36.6173,-121.9468 | 250 | Historic Site | Historic lighthouse, ocean views | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 58 | Lake Clark National Park | Alaska, USA | 60.1998,-154.3102 | 800 | National Park | Wilderness menu, fishing, wildlife | June - September | Yes | Fly-in | | 59 | Tahoe National Forest | California, USA | 39.3251,-120.3034 | 7500 | National Forest | Lakes, mountains, trails | Spring - Fall | No | Drive-in | | 60 | Red Rock Canyon State Park | California, USA | 35.3316,-118.2454 | 1600 | State Park | Unique rock formations, hiking | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 61 | Biscayne National Park | Florida, USA | 25.4135,-80.7625 | 0 | National Park | Marine life, coral reefs, snorkeling | Year-round | Yes | Boat-in | | 62 | Sand Dunes State Park | Nebraska, USA | 41.2321,-100.5872 | 2900 | State Park | Unique desert landscapes, arid conditions | March - November | No | Drive-in | | 63 | Coconino National Forest | Arizona, USA | 35.3495,-111.6982 | 7000 | National Forest | Pine forests, wilderness areas, mountain views | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 64 | Forested Coast Beach | Maine, USA | 43.8120,-70.7624 | 150 | State Park | Beach access, forested dunes | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 65 | Hayes Lake State Park | Minnesota, USA | 48.4291,-94.9736 | 1500 | State Park | Wooded campgrounds, fishing opportunities | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 66 | Wintergreen Resort | Virginia, USA | 37.9056,-78.8438 | 3000 | Resort | Luxury camping, organized events, scenic views | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 67 | Chicago's Starview Campground | Illinois, USA | 41.9612,-88.1841 | 800 | Private Campground | Family-friendly, urban escape | Summer only | No | Drive-in | | 68 | Willow Springs Reservoir | New Mexico, USA | 35.4846,-105.8940 | 7800 | State Park | Fishing, camping, scenic views | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 69 | Craters of the Moon Scenic Area | Idaho, USA | 43.4272,-113.2422 | 5000 | National Monument | Lunar-like landscapes, hiking | Year-round | Yes | Drive-in | | 70 | Point Reyes Beach | California, USA | 38.1215,-122.8288 | 50 | Natural Area | Secluded stretches of sandy beach | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 71 | Starry Skies RV Resort | Idaho, USA | 43.7477,-112.2417 | 5000 | Private Campground | RV spots, astronomer's paradise | Year-round | No | Drive-in | | 72 | Waterton Lakes National Park | Alberta, Canada | 49.0574,-113.8521 | 4200 | National Park | Mountain scenery, hiking trails | June - September | Yes | Drive-in |