Florida Dark Sky Parks & Places | Stargazing & Astrotourism
Find the best dark sky places in FL for stargazing and night-sky viewing. Light pollution maps, Bortle maps, and list of parks and IDS-certified locations.
DARK SKY PARKS & PLACES | Bortle & Light Pollution Maps for …
The Bortle scale is one measure of determining sky brightness (light pollution) at night. A number of places are protected for their dark skies - these generally are at national and state parks and forests …
Ocala National Forest | Dark Sky Park in Florida for Stargazing
Type As a U.S. national forest, dispersed camping, also known as boondocking, is permitted away from car/RV campsites. This allows you to find even darker skies. A permit may be required. For more …
Bortle Class 1 Locations | U.S. Dark Sky Parks | GO ASTRONOMY
U.S. nighttime lights satellite map 2023 satellite image showing US light pollution. See full interactive map at Blue Marble Navigator.
Kissimmee Prairie State Park | Dark Sky Park in Florida for Stargazing
Kissimmee Prairie State Park is a recognized dark sky location in Florida for stargazing and astronomy activities. It is designated by DarkSky International (IDS) as a Dark Sky Park, which is internationally …
Groveland | Dark Sky Park in Florida for Stargazing
It is designated by DarkSky International (IDS) as a Dark Sky Community, which are towns and communities recognized for putting guidelines and regulations in place to reduce/alter urban street …
John Bethea State Forest | Dark Sky Park in Florida for Stargazing
Type As a U.S. state forest, dispersed camping, also known as boondocking, is permitted away from car/RV campsites. This allows you to find even darker skies. A permit may be required. For more …
Bortle Class 3 Locations | U.S. Dark Sky Sites | GO ASTRONOMY
U.S. nighttime lights satellite map 2019 satellite image showing US light pollution. See full interactive map at Blue Marble Navigator.
Everglades National Park | Dark Sky Park in Florida for Stargazing
Everglades National Park is a recognized dark sky location in Florida for stargazing and astronomy activities. Bortle class Everglades National Park is rated Bortle Class 3. Type As a U.S. national …
Apalachicola National Forest | Dark Sky Park in Florida for Stargazing
Apalachicola National Forest Apalachicola National Forest is a recognized dark sky location in Florida for stargazing and astronomy activities. Type As a U.S. national forest, dispersed camping, also …