Utah·United States
Photo: Natural Bridges National Monument · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Natural Bridges National Monument was named the first International Dark Sky Park in 2007, and its remote location in southeast Utah gives some of the darkest skies in the lower 48. The Milky Way rises over Owachomo Bridge and the canyons.
In season: Apr–Oct · Peak: Sep–Oct
A small campground, short walks to the bridge viewpoints and exceptionally dark nights. Services are minimal, so bring what you need.
Book a site in the monument's small campground or camp nearby, and walk to Owachomo Bridge after dark. Combine it with the wider Canyonlands dark sky.
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