Park · UT, US
East Canyon State Park
East Canyon State Park is a reservoir park near Morgan, Utah, certified as an International Dark Sky Park in 2020. Camping ranges from RV hookups to primitive tent sites, with cabins, yurts and wagons also offered through ReserveAmerica. Day-use hours are 6 am to 10 pm, and the park page lists no organized star parties.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | UT |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Morgan |
| Certified | 2020 |
| Coordinates | 40.9192, -111.5886 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/east-canyon-state-park-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:45 AM MST. Sets 4:40 PM MST. Times are local to the park.
Next new moon
November 9, 2026
The darkest, best-for-stargazing night in the current lunar cycle. See the full trip planner for the next 12 months of new-moon windows.
Upcoming meteor showers
- Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, November 17, 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 13, 2026
- Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 22, 2026
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