Park · AZ, US
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument is a remote Arizona monument, certified as an International Dark Sky Park in 2014. There is no designated campground; primitive camping is free with no reservations. Hundreds of miles of backcountry roads reach remote areas, so check that your vehicle suits them. The monument's visitor center is in St. George, Utah.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | AZ |
| Country | United States |
| Certified | 2014 |
| Coordinates | 36.3173, -113.6087 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/grand-canyon-parashant-national-monument-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:42 AM MST. Sets 5:01 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
5 nearest dark sky places
- Pipe Spring National Monument · 98 km (61 mi)
- Snow Canyon State Park · 100 km (62 mi)
- Springdale, Utah · 111 km (69 mi)
- Under Canvas Zion · 113 km (70 mi)
- Grand Canyon National Park · 118 km (73 mi)