Park · OR, US
Prineville Reservoir State Park
Prineville Reservoir State Park is an International Dark Sky Park (certified 2021) on a reservoir near Prineville, Oregon. The main campground has 22 full-hookup, 22 electrical and 23 tent sites, plus five log cabins, and the park calendar lists night sky programs. Evening-only visitors can stay after hours in the day-use area by displaying the park's Stargazing Permit on the dashboard.
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| Type | Park |
| State / Province | OR |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Prineville |
| Certified | 2021 |
| Coordinates | 44.1264, -120.7237 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/prineville-reservoir-state-park-dark-sky-park/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:32 AM PST. Sets 4:08 PM PST. 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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