Camping Under the Stars  

These award-winning International Dark Sky Places have great camping resorts within an easy  drive.  

Cottonwood, Arizona is an International Dark Sky Community. Not too far away you can find  great stargazing at Village of Oak Creek and in Sedona, both also named award-winning places.  Conveniently located in Cottonwood is Verde Valley RV Campground, the perfect place to camp  out under the stars.  

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Curecanti National Recreation Area, CO 

Home to beautiful reservoirs in Colorado is Curecanti National Recreation Area, an International  Dark Sky Park. Not only can you stargaze here, but you can also go fishing, hiking and camping  too. Located on one of the reservoirs is Blue Mesa RV Recreational Ranch, the perfect place to  camp out, see the stars, and enjoy the outdoors during their camping season, May to October.  

Joshua Tree National Park, CA  

Joshua Tree National Park is not only known for its breathtaking desert landscapes that are  home to many Joshua Trees, but also for stargazing. Just half an hour away is Palm Springs RV  Resort. Whether you want to see the stars from the resort or make the short drive to the  National Park, you can’t go wrong.  

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, CO  

Home to some of the most exceptional fossils is Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. It is  one of the perfect places to check out some of these geological rarities and see the stars. Just  over 30 minutes away you can find Garden of the Gods RV Resort, where not only can you enjoy  the stars but also find another geological gem, the Garden of the Gods rock formations.  

Located just over a half an hour away from Lakeside RV Resort is Beverly Shores, IN. Beverly  Shores is found on the coast of Lake Michigan and is designated a dark-sky city, making it  perfect for stargazing. Whether you are looking to spend a day by the beach in the summer, or  gaze at the stars year-round, this small town is one that you will remember.  

Tumacacori National Historical Park, AZ  

Less than an hour away from Voyager RV Resort is Tumacacori National Historical Park. Packed  with history, this National Park is known as a “cultural crossroad.” Presumably this park has  traditionally been a breathtaking place to stargaze.  

Dr. Lawless County Park, MI  

Dr. Lawless County Park is open on weekends until 2 a.m. for some of the best stargazing in the  state of Michigan. Not only can you gaze at the stars here, but you can also enjoy a variety of  activities offered, that are great ways to spend the day, until nightfall arrives. Located under an  hour away from the park you can find Bear Cave RV Campground, which offers attractions of its  own during camping season (April through October), including a cave that served as part of the  Underground Railroad.  

During this time of year not only can you see thousands of stars at these beautiful destinations,  but you can typically find planets: Mars, Jupiter and Saturn along with several well known 

constellations. To make for the ultimate stargazing experience, there are several mobile apps  that you can download that will help you find and identify stars, planets, and constellations.  

Be sure to book your next camping trip nearby or at one of these International Dark Sky Places  for a perfect night under the stars. It is recommended that you visit each Dark Sky Place’s  website prior to visiting so that you come prepared.