Park · FL, US
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, near Okeechobee, Florida, was recognized in 2016 as the state's first International Dark Sky Park. Day-use hours are 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year, for $4 per vehicle. Overnight options include campgrounds, primitive and equestrian camping, and glamping; call 863-462-5360 to ask about after-dark access.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | FL |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Okeechobee |
| Certified | 2016 |
| Coordinates | 27.5614, -81.0571 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/kissimmee-prairie-preserve-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
0% illuminated. Rises 6:08 AM EST. Sets 5:07 PM EST. 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
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