We wish it wasn't freezing cold and weather not cooperating or we would have stayed to see the stars. Very organized area to accommodate cars.

The state park and surrounding area is a gem for a dark skies experience! Schedule your stay around a new moon so the sky is as dark as possible. If you live in an area with a lot of light pollution, you will especially enjoy...More

The best rustic camping ground I have ever stayed at. Very quiet (except for the campers that do not understand camping etiquette of not loudly closing their car doors EVERY SINGLE TIME they take something out of their car) through the night. Toilets (non-flush) buildings...More

My boyfriend and I visited over Labor Day weekend. We were concerned that the weather wouldn't cooperate, but it eventually did and it was worth the wait. Although we arrived near the end of the guided activities, we were able to look through telescopes at...More

Camping in Cherry Springs is the best place to be for watching the night sky. We happened to be there on a crystal clear moonless night in September and what a site. Most people are aware of others checking out the sky, so use minimal...More

Cherry Springs State Park used to have an active airstrip across the street. Its on the top of the mountain, allowing an almost horizon to horizon view of the night sky. For best viewing plan to be there on a New Moon or one that...More

I stayed at the park. I'd get a reservation, as we were lucky to get the last space. The spaces are huge and include a picnic table and fire pit. The restrooms are really big outhouses without running water but there is a spigot with...More