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