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Dark-sky camping in Virginia
6 camps in Virginia under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights).
This week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Blowing Springs CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
Offering both sunny and shaded camping sites, visitors to Blowing Springs Campground will be amazed by the phenomenon for which this site is named. A unique geological feature creates a…
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Questions
How many campgrounds in Virginia are good for stargazing?
6 camps under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights); 0 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 75°F and lows near 56°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 17% also offer fishing, 17% also offer swimming.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open stargazing in VirginiaNearby states for stargazing
Virginia has only a few camps for stargazing; these neighbors have more.