Dark-sky camping in Texas
209 camps in Texas under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights).
Best areas for stargazing
- Around Terlingua64 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Study Butte43 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Silverton30 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Redford29 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Utopia13 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Texas are good for stargazing?
209 camps under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights); 13 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Feb–Apr & Oct–Nov, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In April expect highs near 81°F and lows near 52°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 2% also offer hiking, 2% also offer fishing, 2% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open stargazing in TexasThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalChisos Basin Campground, perched high in the rugged Chisos Mountains, is the most sought-after campground in Big Bend National Park. At an altitude of 5,400 ft. (1646 m), the campground is…
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Cottonwood (Big Bend, Tx)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalCottonwood Campground is a quiet desert oasis in the southwestern corner of Big Bend National Park. Conveniently located between the Castolon Historic District, the scenic Santa Elena…
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- Lake Marvin CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Lake Marvin Campground has 12 camping units and is situated at an elevation of 2,000 feet.
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Free camps for stargazing
- Lake Marvin CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Lake Marvin Campground has 12 camping units and is situated at an elevation of 2,000 feet.
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