10 community-listed spots
Stargazing spots in Virginia
Find places to get outside under the night sky, with photos, community ratings, and practical details.
Locations in Virginia
Turner Pond, State Meadows State Park
This is a Dark Sky Park. Turn into the road leading to the Turner Pond as you drive to the State Meadows State Park. The place has a designated parking spot, with a $10 fee
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Staunton River State Park
Staunton River State Park is recognized as a dark-sky location for stargazing and night-sky viewing. State park in Virginia, USA.
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James River State Park
James River State Park is recognized as a dark-sky location for stargazing and night-sky viewing. Virginia State Park on the James River.
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Shenandoah National Park
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands that are haven to deer, songbirds, and black bear, there's so much to explore...and your journey begins right here! The National Park Service lists this location for astronomy activities.
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Observatory Park at Turner Farm
Observatory Park at Turner Farm is certified by DarkSky International as a Urban Night Sky Place in U.S.A., with protected or recognized conditions for night-sky viewing.
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Natural Bridge State Park
Natural Bridge State Park 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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Sky Meadows State Park
Sky Meadows State Park 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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Rappahannock County Park
Rappahannock County Park 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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