Park
Antelope Island State Park
UT
The largest in the Great Salt Lake, the island’s land area fluctuates according to the rise and fall of the lake level.
Dark Sky Places in UT
Park
Arches National Park
UT
One of Utah’s “Mighty 5” National Parks, Arches is bordered by the Colorado River in the southeast and is widely known as the site of more than 2,000 natural sandstone arches, such as the massive, red-hued Delicate Arch in the east.
Community
Bluff, Utah
UT
Since 2016, the town has hosted an annual star party at Bluff Elementary featuring dark sky conservation talks, Indigenous star stories, constellation tours, and telescope viewing.
Park
Bryce Canyon National Park
UT
Google Map Contact Kevin Poe Website Land Area 145 km2 Documents Application Announcement Annual Reports Weather Click here to find ideal environmental conditions for viewing the night sky at Bryce Canyon National Park (37.61862, -112.98583).
Park
Canyonlands National Park
UT
Google Maps Contact Cadence Cook Website Land Area 1365 km2 Documents Application Annual Reports Announcement Weather Click here to find ideal environmental conditions for viewing the night sky at Canyon Lands National Park (38.2537, -109.93556).
Park
Capitol Reef National Park
UT
While welcoming over 1.3 million guests annually, Capitol Reef has largely resisted infrastructure development and instead offers visitors a rustic experience.
Park
Cedar Breaks National Monument
UT
National Monument in the state of Utah comprising 2,941 ha (6,155 acres) of badlands at the edge of the Colorado Plateau.
Park
Dead Horse Point State Park
UT
At an elevation of 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level, its dry, high desert climate makes for challenging conditions for the survival of local flora and fauna.
Park
East Canyon State Park
UT
The centerpiece feature of the park is a 246-hectare reservoir formed by damming East Canyon Creek as part of the Weber Basin Project in the mid-1960s.
Park
Fremont Indian State Park
UT
Since its founding, the park has hosted astronomical events such as star parties, “Astrofests,” and archaeoastronomical observances.
Park
Goblin Valley State Park
UT
It is best known for its remarkable local topography, much of which consists of thousands of ‘hoodoos’, freestanding erosional pinnacles capped by durable sandstone rock layers protecting material beneath them.
Community
Helper, Utah
UT
Helper City is a diverse and welcoming community that celebrates our small–town character, is proud of our mining and railroading history, provides environmental stewardship and embraces thoughtful, proactive change with community feedback and guidance.
Park
Jordanelle State Park
UT
Nearby communities include Park City, Midway, and Heber City although the hills and mountains that surround mitigate the impact of artificial light generated by these communities.
Park
Natural Bridges National Monument
UT
Becoming an IDA Dark Sky Park challenged Natural Bridges to minimize its own nocturnal impact and share its magnificent starry sky with the park’s 95,000 annual visitors.
Park
North Fork Park
UT
The park attracts cross-country skiers in the winter months with 12 km of groomed skiing trails at elevations between 1,770 and 1,890 meters elevation.
Park
Rockport State Park
UT
/h3> Rockport State Park sits at a base elevation 6,000 feet above sea level in a narrow rural valley nestled between two of northern Utah’s most remarkable mountain ranges: the Wasatch Mountains and Uinta Mountains.
Urban
Snow Canyon State Park
UT
The entirety of Snow Canyon State Park is open year-round, seven days a week from the hours of 6:00 a.m.
Community
Springdale, Utah
UT
It sits at the western edge of the Colorado Plateau, in the transition zone between the plateau, the Great Basin, and the Mojave Desert.
Park
Steinaker State Park
UT
The Park’s situation at 1,700 meters (5,500 feet) elevation near the foot of the Uinta Mountains brings an arid climate with hot summers and cold winters.
Community
The City of Moab, Utah
UT
International Dark Sky Community is located in the eastern part of the state on the Colorado Plateau.
Urban
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
UT
Many colorful cave features or speleothems are on display in the caves.
Community
Torrey, Utah
UT
It was established by Mormon settlers in the 1880s, who were drawn to the reliable waters of nearby Sand Creek.
Community
Town of Castle Valley, Utah
UT
The valley is located approximately 250 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, about 26 miles west of Grand Junction, and 8.8 miles northeast of Moab.
Lodging
Under Canvas Bryce Canyon
UT
Under Canvas Bryce Canyon—located on 700 acres of juniper forest, just 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park—is a secluded, high-alpine oasis that offers easy access to the area’s famed, crimson-colored hoodoos and otherworldly rock formations.
Lodging
Under Canvas Lake Powell – Grand Staircase
UT
Perched on a canyon rim plateau with its own on-site slot canyon and sweeping views, Under Canvas Lake Powell – Grand Staircase reflects the awe-inspiring splendor of the American Southwest.
Lodging
Under Canvas Moab
UT
Under Canvas Moab, located seven miles north of Moab near Arches National Park, is surrounded by the towering plateaus, sandstone cliffs, and geographic wonders of Utah’s Canyon Country.
Lodging
Under Canvas ULUM Moab
UT
Guests can participate in dark sky-themed programming, including guided stargazing activities, and enjoy the nighttime experiences at nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
Lodging
Under Canvas Zion
UT
Under Canvas Zion—a secluded haven of natural beauty and serenity just 20 miles from Zion National Park—is surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs, majestic red rock, and wide-open desert skies.
Park
Zion National Park
UT
It is known worldwide as a geologic wonderland of towering cliffs, deep, narrow canyons, and sweeping expanses of bare sandstone slickrock.