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Dark-sky camping in Oklahoma
22 camps in Oklahoma under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights).
Best areas for stargazing
- Around Heavener12 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Kenton5 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Cheyenne3 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Oklahoma are good for stargazing?
22 camps under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights); 4 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–May & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In September expect highs near 85°F and lows near 60°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 9% also offer fishing, 9% also offer horseback riding, 9% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open stargazing in OklahomaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Cedar Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Cedar Lake is located in southeast Oklahoma, in the pine and hardwood-forested mountains of Ouachita National Forest. The campground is situated on the shores of the scenic lake, a popular…
View camp → - Skipout CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The elevation of Skipout Campground is 2,100 feet. Twelve camping units are available for public use.
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Free camps for stargazing
- Billy Creek Recreation AreaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
The camping area lies along a small stream, which provides a great spot to fish for sunfish in the small pools.
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