The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas… and we think you should go check ‘em out! Stargazing has long been a tradition in Texas, and it’s probably because we’ve got some pretty great places to go. Check out our list of the the Best Stargazing Spots in Texas!
Know before you go: There is a class system used to rate how dark an area is, therefore letting you know how easily you will be able to see stars. If an area is ranked class 1, it’s very rare and means that it is the best and darkest area to go stargazing. If it’s a class 2, this means it is just slightly less dark, but still a good option, and if it’s a class 3, it is brighter and you will still get to see plenty of stars, but you are less likely to spot those hard-to-find constellations.
Big Bend Ranch State Park – Presidio
Big Bend Ranch State Park: Class 1
Sauceda Headquarters
1900 Sauceda Ranch Road
Presidio, TX 79845
Balmorhea State Park – Toyahvale
Park Headquarters
Latitude N: 30° 56′ 42.21″
Longitude W: 103° 47′ 11.79″
Toyahvale, TX 79786
Caprock Canyons State Park – Quitaque
Caprock Canyons State Park: Class 2
Park Headquarters
Latitude N: °34 ’24 48.31″
Longitude W: °101 ’03 32.54″
Quitaque, TX 79255
Davis Mountains State Park – Fort Davis
Davis Mountains State Park: Class 2
Park Headquarters
Latitude N: 30° 35′ 56.83″
Longitude W: 103° 55′ 46.09″
Fort Davis, TX 79734
Colorado Bend State Park – Bend
Colorado Bend State Park: Class 3
Park Headquarters
Latitude N: 31° 01′ 22.40″
Longitude W: 98° 26′ 32.67″
Bend, TX 76824
South Llano River State Park – Junction
South Llano River State Park: Class 3
Park Headquarters
1927 Park Road 73
Junction, TX 76849
McDonald Observatory – Fort Davis
3640 Dark Sky Drive
Fort Davis, Texas 79734
Best Texas Stargazing Spots
Best Texas Stargazing Spots
