About this place
- Horizon
- Southern Exposure
- Region
- Northern Arizona
Curated observing site
Grand Canyon South Rim
Northern Arizona · Truly dark skies
Designation & sky
- Type
- Observing Site
- Sky quality
- Bortle 2 · Truly dark
Access & field notes
- Access
- Public
- Drive time
- 6h 0m
- Cell signal
- Moderate
- Amenities
- Lodge · Campgrounds · Star party events · Restrooms · Shuttle
- Safety
- International Dark Sky Park with organized star festivals. Well-serviced.
Official links
Verify hours, access, and current conditions before you go.
Dark-sky stays near here
Book a night under these skies — the closest astronomy-forward stays in the Stella catalog.
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On the map
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