Dark Sky Events & Programs
Utah State Parks have some of the darkest night skies in North America. An ever-increasing number of our visitors appreciate and seek out the pristine night skies and after-dark programming we offer. Our parks employees want to responsibly manage and enhance this resource.
To keep you all engaged, check out the dark sky programs below!
State Parks Dark Sky Activities & Events
Weather can affect planned events. Please check with the state park directly for more information.
Dead Horse Point State Park
February 28, 2025
*Stars & Stories
Ever wondered what stories are associated with the stars? Come learn more about the stars and the stories associated with them. Dress warm and meet in the Visitor Center parking lot. Program starts at 7:30pm.
March 13, 2025
*Full Moon Hike
Join one of our rangers on a 1 mile hike under the light of the full moon. Meet outside the Visitor Center at 8:00pm. Be ready for cooler weather and wear good shoes as the hike will be on a rock and dirt trail.
March 14, 2025
*Full Moon Hike
What is the night life like at Dead Horse Point? Come learn more about it in this ranger-led hike under the full moon. The hike will be 1 mile long and will be on a dirt and rock trail. Please bring appropriate footwear. We will meet in front of the Visitor Center at 8:00pm.
March 21, 2025
*Star Party
Join us for the first star party of the year!! We will have stargazing, constellation touring, and telescope viewing. The party starts at 8:30pm in the parking lot of the Visitor Center. Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early and get ready for a spectacular night.
March 29, 2025
*Star Party
Come and learn more about the stars, their stories, and some of the deep space objects in the night sky. Join our rangers for a night under the stars where we will do a constellation tour and then look through telescopes at some out of this world objects!! Meet in the Visitor Center Parking lot at 8:30pm. Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Goblin Valley State Park
March 8, 2025
Season Kick-Off Telescope Program! 7:30PM
Join us for the first dark sky program of 2025! Join a ranger at the Observation Point to learn about planets, constellations and stars.
March 14, 2025
Crow Full Moon Hike, 8:00PM
Join a ranger and hike through the hoodoos under the full moon while learning about the park’s natural history. Meet at the Observation Point.
March 29, 2025
Constellations! 8:30PM
Look through the park telescopes at deep space objects while learning about the constellations and mythology from a ranger. Meet at the Observation Point.
Snow Canyon State Park
Star Party
February 28, 2025
Snow Canyon Scenic Overlook. 7:00pm-8:30pm. Bring a blanket and chair to join us in exploring what’s up in the night sky!