Canyonlands National Park
Truly dark sky, with the zodiacal light clearly visible.
Gold Tier certified, the highest designation awarded by DarkSky International. The park's Island in the Sky district provides the most accessible dark sky viewing from a paved road system. Canyon walls block ambient light from distant towns, deepening the darkness further. Remote enough that even weekends see light crowds compared to neighboring parks.
What's here
On the map
What to bring
Our picks for a good night under the stars.
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