Dark-sky camping in Utah
1,208 camps in Utah under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights).
Best areas for stargazing
- Around Spanish Valley230 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Bluff124 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Orderville104 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Ferron87 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Dutch John76 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Utah are good for stargazing?
1,208 camps under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights); 534 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Jun & Sep–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In June expect highs near 84°F and lows near 52°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 21% also offer hiking, 14% also offer fishing, 11% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open stargazing in UtahThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
NizhoniFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalNizhoni Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah, at the foot of the Abajo Mountains.
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Stateline CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalStateline Campground is located on the border of Utah and Arizona on the House Rock Valley Road. The site also is where the northern terminus of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. The…
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Panguitch LakeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPanguitch Lake Campground is located 14 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah. Some of the state's largest rainbow trout are fished from the lake each year, and aptly so; "Panguitch" comes…
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Miners GulchFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalMiners Gulch Campground was affected by large debris in 2023 that cause irrepairable damage and is no longer open to the Public.
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Potters PondFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalPotters Pond Campground is located in a high mountain valley next to two scenic ponds, at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, horseback riding and exploring the…
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North Campground (Ut)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalNorth Campground is located in the beautiful and unique Bryce Canyon National Park. Known for its colorful rock spires and grand vistas that sweep out over the High Plateaus region of the…
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Navajo CliffsFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalNavajo Cliffs is an ideal group day-use site for weddings, reunions and large gatherings. It's just 7 miles south of Manila, Utah, along the scenic Sheep Creek Geological Loop at an…
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Maple GroveFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalMaple Grove Campground sits in Fishlake National Forest in central Utah. Visitors enjoy fishing and hiking the nearby Rock Canyon Trail.
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Free camps for stargazing
- BLACK FLAT CUA DISPERSEDDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
Dispersed Camping Area.
View camp → - Farnsworth CUA Dispersed CampingDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal
Farnsworth Dispersed camping is located at an elevation of over 9,000 feet and are mostly shaded by aspen trees. Facilities include a vault restroom, information kiosk, with graveled roads…
View camp → - TWIN CREEKS REC RESFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Recreation residence not open to the public
View camp → - Clear Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Clear Creek Campground is a non-fee campground and picnic area composed of 12 individual units and reservations are not required. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually…
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