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Dark Sky Places in OR

Lodging

Antelope Basecamp

OR

Antelope Basecamp is open year-round and welcomes both overnight guests and small groups seeking guided stargazing experiences.

Community

Antelope, Oregon

OR

Antelope revamped its website with dark sky resources, hosted star parties, and organized outreach events to educate the public about light pollution.

Park

Cottonwood Canyon State Park

OR

Cottonwood Canyon State Park is open year-round, offering opportunities for several outdoor recreational activities such as wildlife viewing, camping, hunting, fishing, rafting, and stargazing.

Park

Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve

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Initially established to protect the winding, maze-like cave systems that wend their way through the marbles of the Siskiyou Mountains, the 4,554-acre Park acts as a preserve for the rich biodiversity of the region.

Sanctuary

Oregon Outback

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These sites will be primarily self-interpretive, with at least one guided event annually, and will feature dark sky maps and brochures highlighting the Five Principles for Responsible Outdoor Lighting.

Park

Prineville Reservoir State Park

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It is situated on the shores of the eponymous Prineville Reservoir, created in 1961 for irrigation and flood control by damming of the Crooked River by the predecessor of the US Bureau of Reclamation.

Community

Sisters, Oregon

OR

This charming town, established in the 1880s, boasts a western-style aesthetic and a close-knit community of around 3,475 residents.