Join a park ranger for an exploration of the stories in our stars.
Come out to the park for a (hopefully) unobstructed view of the heavens.
Hear some of the stories behind the best-known constellations!
As an International Dark Sky Park, Enchanted Rock boasts some of the darkest skies in this part of Texas, which means the stars at night ARE big and bright deep in the heart of Texas. We will be bare eye stargazing. Feel free to bring your own telescope or camera.
Location Lower Parking Lot. There is no hiking as part of this program.
Park in the Summit Parking or RV Parking lots.
Schedule
7:30-8:00PM Introduction to Dark Skies
8:00-8:45PM Storytime
8:45-9:00PM Stargazing on your own
Bring
- Lawn chair (optional)
- Dress for the weather
- Flashlight (preferably with a red lens; mainly for walk back to vehicle/campsite)
Entrance fee for the park is $7/person (children 12 and under are free); no additional fee to attend this program. Entry is free with a Texas State Parks Pass.
Please no flashlights or cell phones during this event (it can take 20-30 minutes for our eyes to adjust from bright light to darkness). Red-tinted lights are permitted.
**This event is extremely weather dependent** check our Facebook page for the most up to date information.
Texas State Parks has a NEW reservation system. While we do not require reservations for any events at this time, without a day-use reservation, we cannot guarantee entrance into the park to attend this event. Day pass reservations can be made online.
