Lodging · CA, US
Under Canvas Yosemite
Under Canvas Yosemite is a DarkSky Approved tent camp on 85 forested acres in Groveland, California, certified in 2026. It sits about 10 minutes from the Big Oak Flat entrance to Yosemite and operates seasonally, from mid-April to late October. Stargazer tents have a window above the bed, Deluxe guests can stargaze from private decks, and a YARTS shuttle stop is on site.
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| Type | Lodging |
| State / Province | CA |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Groveland |
| Certified | 2026 |
| Coordinates | 37.9185, -120.0110 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/under-canvas-yosemite/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
Waning Crescent
1% illuminated. Rises 5:07 AM PST. Sets 3:54 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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- Death Valley National Park · 305 km (189 mi)
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