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
April 24, 2025
Star Party
The stars have been used for many different things throughout the year. Come learn more about what the stars can do as we stargaze, tour the constellations, and view some deep space objects in a telescope. Meet in the Visitor Center Parking lot at 9pm. Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early.
May 8, 2025
Scorpion Hunt
With a UV light as your weapon come hunt down some of our favorite nocturnal creatures in the park. The hunt will take place out at the Mountain Bike Parking Lot at 9:15pm. You will be walking on a dirt and rock trail so please wear closed toe shoes.
May 13, 2025
Full Moon Hike
With the full moon lighting your path, join a ranger as they hike out to the Desert View Overlook. The hike will be a mile long on a dirt and rock path so please wear appropriate footwear. Meet outside of the Visitor Center at 9pm.
May 18, 2025
Scorpion Hunt
Join one of our rangers as we use our trusty UV lights to find some of our smaller nocturnal creatures in the park. The hunt will start at the Mountain Bike Parking Lot at 9:30pm. We will be walking on a dirt and rock path so please wear closed toe shoes.
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
May 23, 2025
Stars & Scorpions, Museum Outdoor Activity Center, 8:45pm
They’re back! Yep, that is right, this will be our first Stars & Scorpions program of the year! This one is always busy, so arrive early to get a seat and a blacklight! Enjoy a short presentation by the ranger on scorpions and Dark Sky efforts. Afterwards, we’ll set up a telescope and some naked-eye star gazing, as well as take you outside of the park to spot scorpions with blacklights. Reservation not needed. *Day-Use fee ($10/vehicle; or your Annual Park Pass) is required and can be paid by card/cash at the time of arrival.
Goblin Valley State Park
April 25, 2025
Dark Sky Week Constellation/Mythology Tour (campfire), 9:00PM
Stars, telescopes and s’mores, oh my! As part of International Dark Sky Week, join us at the Amphitheater to look at constellations and learn about their mythology.
April 26, 2025
Dark Sky Week Deep Space Exploration, 9:00PM
As part of International Dark Sky Week, join a ranger at the Observation Point to look through the telescopes and learn about deep space.