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Zion National Park – Kolob Terrace
Utah, United States · Truly dark skies · certified June 3, 2021
About this place
- Overview
- The National Park Service identifies Lava Point on Kolob Terrace as a flat, open stargazing area suitable for telescope setup, subject to seasonal road access.
- Horizon
- Canyon walls limit parts of the low horizon, while the Lava Point area provides broader overhead access away from the main canyon.
- Region
- Utah, United States
Designation & sky
- Type
- Observing Site
- Designation
- Observing site within an International Dark Sky Park
- Certified
- June 3, 2021
- Sky quality
- Bortle 2 · Truly dark
- Status
- Certified
Access & field notes
- Access
- Zion National Park is open 24 hours; confirm Kolob Terrace Road and Lava Point access before departure.
- Drive time
- Kolob Terrace Road closes in winter, and current weather or park conditions can further restrict access.
- Cell signal
- None
- Amenities
- Campground · Vault toilet
- Safety
- This remote road has no services and unreliable cell coverage. Check current National Park Service alerts and avoid the route when winter or storm conditions make access unsafe.
Official links
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