5 community-listed spots
Stargazing spots in Tennessee
Find places to get outside under the night sky, with photos, community ratings, and practical details.
Locations in Tennessee
Obed Wild and Scenic River
Obed Wild and Scenic River is a recognized dark-sky location for stargazing and night-sky viewing.
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Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park
Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park is recognized as a dark-sky location for stargazing and night-sky viewing. State park of Tennessee.
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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities. The National Park Service lists this location for astronomy activities.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park. Plan your visit today! The National Park Service lists this location for astronomy activities.
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Pickett CCC Memorial State Park & Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park & Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area is certified by DarkSky International as a International Dark Sky Park in U.S.A., with protected or recognized conditions for night-sky viewing.
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