Designation
International Dark Sky Park
Location
Inyo County, California
Clearest window
October through April
RV hookups
Full hookups
When the sky is clearest
October through April, when temperatures are milder and skies are often clear.
Plan the night
Nearest RV base
Furnace Creek RV Park (full hookups, inside the park)
Dark-sky designation
International Dark Sky Park — protected for its natural darkness. The Milky Way is genuinely visible on a clear, moonless night.
Plan it honestly
Aim for new moon nights and check the park's conditions, as winter storms can bring clouds. The park's remote interior provides some of the darkest views.
Check conditions and closures with the park: National Park Service.
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