WORLD LIST OF DARK SKY PLACES
Updated 29th August 2023
This is a list of dark sky places with a focus on their protected areas such as parks, reserves, protected landscapes and wilderness areas. Those without official protected areas are generally included in this list as outreach sites or communities, either urban or rural. Some exceptions apply, such as long-distance trails classed as rural areas. To be on this list, the place must be recognized by legislation or by an arms-length astronomy group.
The information is collected by members of the IUCN Dark Skies Advisory Group and is correct to the best of our knowledge on the date noted above. The list is updated when we receive new information. For more details on these dark sky places, please search for authoritative web sites and/or contact the appropriate management agencies directly. Recognizing bodies such as the International Dark Sky Association, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and the Starlight Initiative, Spain, have more information on their web sites.
Additions since previous update
Australia: Arkaroola International Dark Sky Sanctuary
Japan: Minami-Rokuroshi Urban Night Sky Place
Poland: Dobre Miasto Dark Sky Community
Poland: Izdebno and Chalin Dark Sky Community
Poland: Ostrowik Dark Sky Protected Area
Poland: Palowice Dark Sky Community
USA: Springdale International Dark Sky Community
Please send corrections and additions to this list to <dsag.iucn@gmail.com>. The current entries show which information and precision are required. Thank you.
Countries or regions represented on this list
Australia Austria Brazil Canada Chile
China Columbia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark
France Germany Greece Hungary Ireland
Israel Italy Japan Mexico Namibia
Netherlands New Zealand Poland Portugal Slovakia
South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Taiwan, Province of China
Notes
• Constituent protected areas are listed. These are considered to be those recognized by the IUCN and/or defined by national or sub-national law or with a comparable land use covenant. City and town parks that are only zoned at the municipal level are not included.
• An approximate central coordinate is presented in decimal latitude and longitude format. These are mostly determined by using on-line mapping tools to locate the dark sky place.
• The areas given are 1) of the constituent protected areas, in the IUCN sense, within the dark sky place, and 2) of the whole dark sky place. A dark sky reserve is typically larger. Note that areas may vary depending on the source, such as the place’s own web site versus the IUCN Protected Planet web site, www.protectedplanet.net.
• The recognition information refers to the year of establishment as a dark sky place, not of the constituent protected area(s).
• Overlapping World Heritage Sites, Ramsar Convention wetland sites, and UNESCO International Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks are noted.
• DSAG class. A system of dark sky place types developed by DSAG to allow comparisons between different naming styles used by various recognizing bodies. In cases where two or more classes could apply equally, the lower numbered class is chosen according to the following key.
1 Dark Sky Astronomy Site: containing at least one scientific grade research telescope supporting research, and having a surrounding protected area
2 Dark Sky Park: protected natural area
2a Park, reserve, habitat, natural area or other ecological or geological protection
2b Unpopulated area set aside for traditional or sacred practices related to the sky
2c Rural area, area of outstanding landscape beauty
3 Dark Sky Heritage Site: protected heritage physical works of mankind
4 Dark Sky Outreach Site
4a Urban or suburban site
4b Rural site
5 Dark Sky Reserve: core protected area and a sustainable development buffer zone of cooperating community, rural and natural area jurisdictions
6 Dark Sky Community: a rural municipality, village, town or city
6a City, town or village
6b Populated rural area without a formal protected area
CLASS AND SUB-CLASS NUMBERS |
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Grand total = 316 |
Class Total |
Sub-class a |
Sub-class b |
Sub-class c |
Class 1 |
18 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Class 2 |
159 |
110 |
4 |
46 |
Class 3 |
16 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Class 4 |
32 |
8 |
25 |
n/a |
Class 5 |
29 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Class 6 |
56 |
52 |
8 |
n/a |
Arkaroola International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
Central lat/long: -30.31, 139.34. Protected area: 61,000 ha. Total area: 61,000 ha.
Recognition: 2023, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve
• Swan Reach Conservation Park
• Ngaut Ngaut Park
• Brookfield Conservation Park
• Ridley Conservation Park
• Marne Valley Conservation Park
• Towitta Park Conservation Park
• Marne River Reserve
• Moorunde Wildlife Reserve
• Yookamurra Wildlife Sanctuary
Central lat/long: -34.59, 139.50. Protected area: 20,000 ha. Total area: 320,000 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
The Jump up International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• The Jump Up lands for the Age of Dinosaurs Museum
Central lat/long: -22.48, 143.17. Protected area: 1,400 ha. Total area: 1,400 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Warrumbungle National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Warrumbungle National Park
Central lat/long: -31.29, 149.01. Protected area: 23,312 ha. Total area: 23,460 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG Class 1. Siding Springs Observatory is in the park and results in DSAG class 1. However, it is not a formal protected area, hence the 148 ha difference noted above.
Naturpark Attersee-Traunsee International Dark Sky Park
• Attersee-Traunsee Nature Park
Central lat/long: 47.88, 13.66. Protected area: 7,700 ha. Total area: 24,300 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
Desengano State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Desengano State Park
Central lat/long: -22.08, -42.07. Protected area: 22,400 ha. 22,400 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Acadian Skies and Mi'kmaq Lands Starlight Reserve and Tourism Destination
• Tobeatic Wilderness Area
• Indian Fields Provincial Park
Central lat/long: 44.14, -65.59. Protected area: 106,057 ha. Total area: 239,139 ha.
Recognition: 2014, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
• Southwest Nova International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 5
Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area Nocturnal Preserve
• Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area
Central lat/long: 50.90,-114.20. Protected area: 1,940 ha. Total area: 1,940 ha.
Recognition: 2015, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2a
Au Diable Vert Dark Sky Preserve
Central lat/long: -45.04, -72.56. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 148 ha.
Recognition: 2018, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 4b
Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve
• Elk Island National Park of Canada
• Cooking Lake/Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area
Central lat/long: 53.59, -112.88. Protected area: 29,300 ha. Total area: 29,300 ha.
Recognition: 2006, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
• Niagara Escarpment International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 2a
Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre Dark Sky Preserve
• Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre
Central lat/long: 44.74, -81.23. Protected area: 130 ha. Total area: 130 ha.
Recognition: 2012, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 4b
Bon Accord International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 53.84, -113.41. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 211 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Bruce Peninsula Dark Sky Preserve
• Bruce Peninsula National Park of Canada
Central lat/long: 45.16, -81.52. Protected area: 16,700 h. Total area: 16,700 ha.
Recognition: 2009, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2a
Cattle Point Urban Star Park
• Uplands Park (part of), City of Victoria, British Columbia
Central lat/long: 48.40, -123.30. Protected area: 6.8 ha. Total area: 6.8 ha.
Recognition: 2013, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 4a
Cypress Hills Dark Sky Preserve
• Cypress Hills Provincial Park (Alberta)
• Cypress Hills Provincial Park (Saskatchewan)
• Fort Walsh National Historic Site of Canada
Central lat/long: 49.67, -110.17. Protected area: 39,600 ha. Total area: 39,600 ha.
Recognition: 2005, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2a
Fundy Dark Sky Preserve
• Fundy National Park of Canada
Central lat/long: 45.64, -65.10. Protected area: 20,600 ha. Total area: 20,600 ha.
Recognition: 2011, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2a
Gordon's Park Dark Sky Preserve
• Gordon's Park
Central lat/long: 45.66, -81.97. Protected area: 108 ha. Total area: 108 ha.
Recognition: 2008, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 4b
Grasslands Dark Sky Preserve
• Grasslands National Park of Canada
Central lat/long: 49.12, -107.42. Protected area: 52,700 ha. Total area: 52,700 ha.
Recognition: 2009, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2a
Irving Urban Star Park
• Irving Nature Park
Central lat/long: 45.22, -66.13. Protected area: 243 ha. Total area: 243 ha.
Recognition: 2011, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 4a
Jasper Dark Sky Preserve
• Jasper National Park of Canada
Central lat/long: 52.89, -118.04. Protected area: 1,122,800 ha. Total area: 1,122,800 ha.
Recognition: 2011, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
• Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site
DSAG class 2a
Kejimkujik Dark Sky Preserve
• Kejimkujik National Park of Canada
Central lat/long: 44.39, -65.23. Protected area: 40,370 ha. Total area: 40,370 ha.
Recognition: 2010, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
• Southwest Nova International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG Class 2a
Killarney Dark Sky Preserve
• Killarney Provincial Park, Ontario
Central lat/long: 46.1, -81.39. Protected area: 48,500 ha. Total area: 48,500 ha.
Recognition: 2018, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2a
Kouchibouguac Dark Sky Preserve
• Kouchibouguac National Park of Canada
Central lat/long: 46.82, -64.97. Protected area: 23,920 ha. Total area: 23,920 ha.
Recognition: 2009, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2a
Lake Superior Provincial Park Dark Sky Preserve
• Lake Superior Provincial Park
Central lat/long: 44.59, -84.74. Protected area: 157,594 ha. Total area: 160,810
Recognition: 2018, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2a
Lakeland Dark Sky Preserve
• Lakeland Provincial Park, Alberta
• Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area
Central lat/long: 54.71, -111.39. Protected area: 59,031 ha. Total area: 64,934 ha.
Recognition: 2016, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2a
McDonald Park Dark Sky Preserve
• McDonald Park (Abbotsford, British Columbia)
Central lat/long: 49.10, -122.20. Protected area: 2,225 ha. Total area: 2,225 ha.
Recognition: 2003, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 4a
Mont-Mégantic International Dark Sky Reserve
• Mont-Mégantic National Park of Québec
• Frontenac National Park of Québec
Central lat/long: 45.46, -71.15. Protected area: 14,138 ha. Total area: 526000 ha.
Recognition: 2008, International Dark Sky Association; 2007, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 1
Mount Carleton Dark Sky Preserve
• Mount Carleton Provincial Park
Central lat/long: 47.38, -66.88. Protected area: 17,427 ha. Total area: 17,427 ha.
Recognition: 2009, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2a
North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve
Central lat/long: 44.92, -76.94. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 116 ha.
Recognition: 2013, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 6b
Old Man on his Back Conservation Area Nocturnal Preserve
• Old Man on his Back Conservation Area
Central lat/long: 44.20, -109.60. Protected area: 5,316.0 ha. Total area: 5,316.0 ha.
Recognition: 2015, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2c
Parc du Mont-Bellevue Urban Night Sky Place
• Parc du Mont-Bellevue
Central lat/long: 45.38, -71.91. Protected area: 159 ha. Total area: 175 ha.
Recognition: 2022. International Dark-Sky Association
DSAG class 4a
Point Pelee Dark Sky Preserve
• Point Pelee National Park of Canada
Central lat/long: 41.97, -82.52. Protected area: 2,000 ha. Total area: 2,000 ha.
Recognition: 2006, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
• Point Pelee Ramsar Site
DSAG class 2a
Quetico Provincial Park International Dark Sky Park
• Quetico Provincial Park
Central lat/long: 48.41, -91.54. Protected area: 475,819 ha. Total area: 475,819 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark-Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Spruce Woods Dark Sky Preserve
• Spruce Woods Provincial Park
Central lat/long: 50.04, -100.20. Protected area: 26,900 ha. Total area: 26,900 ha.
Recognition: 2020, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2a
Terra Nova Dark Sky Preserve
• Terra Nova National Park, Newfoundland
Central lat/long: 48.53, -53.95. Protected area: 39,900 ha. Total area: 39,900 ha.
Recognition: 2018, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2a
Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve
• Torrance Barrens Conservation and Dark Sky Reserve
Central lat/long: 44.94, -79.51. Protected area: 1,990 ha. Total area: 1,990 ha.
Recognition: 1999, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2a
Waterton Lakes National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Waterton Lakes National Park
Central lat/long: 49.05, -113.91. Protected area: 50,500 ha. Total area: 50,500 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
• Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park World Heritage Site
• Waterton International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 2a
Wood Buffalo Dark Sky Reserve
• Wood Buffalo National Park of Canada
Central lat/long: 59.80, -112.00. Protected area: 4,400,000 ha. Total area: 4,400,000 ha.
Recognition: 2013, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
• Wood Buffalo National Park World Heritage Site
• Peace-Athabasca Delta Ramsar Site
• Whooping Crane Summer Range
DSAG class 2a
Alto Loa Starlight Tourism Destination
• Alto Loa National Reserve
Central lat/long: -21.46, -68.54. Protected area: 286,015 ha. Total area: 286,015 ha.
Recognition: 2014, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
Fray Jorge Starlight Reserve
• Bosque Fray Jorge National Park
Central lat/long: -30.67, -71.67. Protected area: 9,959 ha. Total area: 134,311 ha.
Recognition: 2013, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
• Fray Jorge International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 1
Gabriela Mistral Dark Sky Sanctuary
• El Totoral Reserve (AURA-O site)
Central lat/long: -30.10, -70.81. Protected area: 36,423 ha. Total area: 36,423 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 1
Mano de Desierto Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: -24.16, -70.16. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 8,000 ha.
Recognition: 2014, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Pampa Joya Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: -23.66, -70.40. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 12,600 ha.
Recognition: 2014, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Geyuan Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky
• Geyuan of Shangrao Community Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky
Central lat/long: 28.60, 117.65. Protected area: 6,000 ha. Total area: 6,000 ha.
Recognition: 2019, China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation
DSAG class 6a
Nagqu Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky
• Hangcuo Lake National Nature Reserve
• Nagqu China Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky
Central lat/long: 30.53, 91.20. Protected area: 10,000 ha. Total area: 10,000 ha.
Recognition: 2016, China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation, Regional Government of Tibet; Tibetan County Nagqu, Nagqu Hangzow Lake Bird Island
DSAG class 4b
Ngari Dark Sky Reserve
• China Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky at Ngari
Central lat/long: 32.50, 80.12. Protected area: 250,000 ha. Total area: 250,000 ha.
Recognition: 2016; Ngari Prefecture Government; Ngari Astronomical Observatory; International Dark Sky Association Beijing; China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation; Regional Government of Tibet
DSAG class 1
Taihang Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky
• Taihang of Honggu Community Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky
Central lat/long: 35.26, 112.04. Protected area: 710 ha. Total area: 2,040 ha.
Recognition: 2018, China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation
DSAG class 2a
Xichong International Dark Sky Community
• Dapeng Peninsula National Geopark (Xichong is inside)
Central lat/long: 22.48, 114.54. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 3,600 ha.
Recognition: 2023, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6b
Yeludang Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky
• Yeludang of Yancheng Community Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky
Central lat/long: 33.06, 120.82. Protected area: 45,000 ha. Total area: 45,000 ha.
Recognition: 2018, China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation
DSAG class 3
Zhaojin Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky
• Zhaojin Community Conservation Area for Dark and Starry Sky
Central lat/long: 35.05, 108.65. Protected area: 9,000 ha. Total area: 9,000 ha.
Recognition: 2020, China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation
DSAG class 4b
Desierto de la Tatacoa Starlight Tourism Destination
• Tatacoa Protected Natural Regional Park
Central lat/long: 3.23, -75.17. Protected area: 25,293 ha. Total area: 33,000 ha.
Recognation: 2109 Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
Jelsa International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 43.14, 16.84. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area 12,120 ha.
Recognition: 2022, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Petrova Gora-Biljeg International Dark Sky Park
• Petrova Gora Significant Landscape
Central lat/long: 46.16, 16.0. Protected area: 2,735 ha. Total area: 2,929 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Vrani kamen International Dark Sky Park
• Vrani kamen Park
Central lat/long: 45.6200, 17.40. Protected area: 8,000 ha. Total area: 8,000 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Beskydy Dark Sky Park
• Beskydy Protected Landscape Area (includes many nature reserves and national monuments)
Central lat/long: 49.50, 18.50. Protected area: 22,230 ha. Total area: 22,230 ha.
Recognition: 2013: Czech Astronomical Society, Beskydy Protected Landscape Area and Czech Republic Forests - Forestry Office Ostravice
DSAG class 2b
See also joint entry with Slovakia
Izera Dark Sky Park
• Jizerske hory Protected Landscape Area
• Bukovec Nature Reserve
• Raseliniste Jizery National Nature Reserve
• Rybi Loucky Nature Reserve
Central lat/long: 50.84, 15.33. Protected area: 3,600 ha. Total area: 3,600 ha.
Recognition: 2009: Astronomical Institute of the Academy of Sciences; Protected Landscape Area Jizerske hory; Liberec Regional Directorate of Czech Republic Forests
• Krkokonose/Karkonosze Transboundary International Biosphere Reserve (Czech Rep/Poland)
DSAG class 2a
See also the joint entry with Poland
Møn and Nyord International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 55.00, 12.35. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 23,747 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
See also Møn and Nyord International Dark Sky Park, below
Møn and Nyord International Dark Sky Park
• Møn International Biosphere Reserve
Central lat/long: 55.00, 12.35. Protected area: 2,284 ha. Total area: 2,284 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
• Møn International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 2a
Alpes Azur Mercantour International Dark Sky Reserve
• Mercantour National Park (part of)
• Gorges de Daluis Regional Nature Reserve (part of)
• Préalpes d'Azur Regional Nature Park (part of)
• Several Natura 2000 sites
• Rivière Rouge Wild River
• Rivière Clue d’Amen Wild River
• Rivière Estéron Wild River
• Cheiron Biological Reserve
Central lat/long: 43.99, 6.98. Protected area: 126,033 ha. Total area: 226,206 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 1
Cévennes International Dark Sky Reserve
• Cévennes National Park
Central lat/long: 44.19, -3.58.Protected area: 93,700 ha. Total area: 297,200 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
• The Causses and the Cévennes World Heritage Site
• Cévennes Biosphere Reserve International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 5
Millevaches in Limousin International Dark Sky Reserve
• Regional Natural Park of Millevaches in Limousin
• Vallée de la Vézère Regional Nature Reserve
• Domaine de Gioux Regional Nature Reserve
• Étang de Coudert Regional Nature Reserve
• Étang de Bourdeau
• Tourbière de Longerade
• Étang des Oussines
• Tourbière du Longeyroux
• Many other sites of ecological interest and wild rivers
• 14 Sites of Ecological and Landscape Interest
Central lat/long: 45.79, 2.00. Protected area: 335,067 ha. Total area: 335,067 ha.
Recognition: 2022, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
Pic du Midi International Dark Sky Reserve
• Pyrénées National Park
• Néouvielle National Nature Reserve
• Pyrénées-Mont Perdu (Gavarnie) UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Chemins de St-Jacques en France UNESCO World Heritage Site (part of)
• Aulon Regional Nature Reserve
Central lat/long: 42.94, 0.14. Protected area: 49,337 ha. Total area: 311,200 ha.
Recognition: 2013, International Dark Sky Association
• Pyrénées-Mont Perdu World Heritage Site
DSAG class 1
Eifel International Dark Sky Park
• Eifel National Park
Central lat/long: 50.60, 6.43. Protected area: 10,700 ha. Total area: 10,700 ha.
Recognition: 2014, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Fulda International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 50.55, 9.68. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 10,404 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Pellworm International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 54.31, 8.38. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 3,740 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Rhön International Dark Sky Reserve
• Bavarian Rhon Nature Park
• Rhön International Biosphere Reserve
Central lat/long: 50.45, 10.04. Protected area: 14,700 ha. Total area: 186,500 ha.
Recognition: 2014, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
Spiekeroog Star Island International Dark Sky Community
• Niedersächsisches Wattenmeer National Park (part of)
Central lat/long: 53.77, 7.70. Protected area:1,670 ha. Total area: 1,825 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
Westhavelland International Dark Sky Reserve
• Westhavelland Nature Park (extends beyond the dark sky reserve)
Central lat/long: 52.70, 12.48. Protected area: 78,660 ha. Total area: 78,660.
Recognition: 2014, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
Winklmoosalm International Dark Sky Park
• Winklmoosalm Scenic Reserved Area
Central lat/long: 47.65, 12.58. Protected Area: 33 ha. Total area: 79 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Mount Aenos National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Mount Ainos National Park (Ainos on IUCN register) and Wildlife Reserve
Central lat/long: 38.16, 20.65. Protected area: 2,862 ha. Total area: 2,862 ha.
Recognition: 2023, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Bükk Starry Sky Park/International Dark Sky Park
• Bükk National Park
Central lat/long: 48.05, 20.53. Protected area: 43,169 ha. Total area: 43,169 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Hortobágy Starry-Sky Park/International Dark Sky Park
• Hortobágy National Park
Central lat/long: 47.55, 21.12. Protected area: 82,000 ha. Total area: 82,000 ha.
Recognition: 2011, International Dark Sky Association
• Hortobágy National Park World Heritage Site, for indigenous use of astronomy
• Hortobágy Ramsar Site
• Hortobágy International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 2a
Zselic Starry-Sky Park/International Dark Sky Park
• Zselic Landscape Protection Area
Central lat/long: 46.38, 18.27. Protected area: 9,042 ha. Total area: 9,042 ha.
Recognition: 2009, International Dark Sky Association; 2006, Hungarian Astronomical Association
DSAG class 2a
Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve
• Derrynane National Historic Park
Central lat/long: 51.8969, -10.0894. Protected area: no data. Total area: 70,000 ha.
Recognition: 2014, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Mayo International Dark Sky Park
• Ballycroy National Park
• Wild Nephin Wilderness Area
• Owenduff/Nephin Complex Special Area of Conservation
Central lat/long: 54.07, -9.69. Protected area: 15,000 ha. Total area: 15,000 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Ramon Crater International Dark Sky Park
• Ramon Crater Nature Reserve
• Har Hanegev Nature Reserve
• Matsuk HaTsinim Nature Reserve
Central lat/long: 30.58, 34.82. Protected area: 110,000 ha. Total area: 110,000 ha
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Val d'Aosta Starlight Stellar Park
Central lat/long: 45.79, 7.48. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 3 ha.
Recognition: 2020, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 1
Bisei Town International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 34.68, 133.55.Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 7,271 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park
Central lat/long: 24.32, 123.88. Protected area: 40,653 ha. Total area: 133,011 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Kozushima International Dark Sky Park
Central lat/long: 34.20, 139.13. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 1,858 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Minami-Rokuroshi Urban Night Sky Place
• Minamirokuroshi Prefectural Wildlife Protection Area
Central lat/long: 36.02, 136.59. Protected area: 820 ha. Total area: 1,230 ha.
Recognition: 2023, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 4a
Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve
• Maderas del Carmen Protected Area
• Ocampo Protected Area
• Cañón de Santa Elena Protected Area
Central lat/long: 28.18, -102.81. Protected area: 751,715 ha. Total area: 755,615 ha.
Recognition: 2022, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
See also similar entry for the USA, forming a cross border reserve.
NamibRand International Dark Sky Reserve
• NamibRand Nature Reserve
Central lat/long: -25.12, 15.99. Protected area: 172,200 ha. Total area: 172,200 ha.
Recognition: 2012, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Dark Sky Park De Boschplaat
• De Boschplaat Nature Reserve
Central lat/long: 53.44, 5.50. Protected area: 4,400 ha. Total area: 4,400 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
• Waddensea International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 2a
Lauwersmeer National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Lauwersmeer National Park
Central lat/long: 53.35, 6.19. Protected area: 4,950 ha. Total area: 6,010 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve
• Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
Central lat/long: -43.60, 170.35. Protected area: 70,696 ha. Total area: 436,700 ha.
Recognition: 2012, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 1
Aotea/Great Barrier Island International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Aotea Conservation Park
Central lat/long: -36.17, 175.38. Protected area: 12,384 ha. Total area: 28,800 ha.
Recognition: 2017 International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Niue International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: -19.06, -169.92. Protected area: 0. Total area 6,467 ha.
Recognition: 2020 International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Note. See also Niue International Dark Sky Sanctuary. The Sanctuary and Community together make up the entire self-governing protectorate of New Zealand.
Niue International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Huvalu Forest Conservation Area
Central lat/long: -19.0, -169.85. Protected area: 5,770 ha. Total area: 19,400 ha.
Recognition: 2020 International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
Note. See also Niue International Dark Sky Community. The Sanctuary and Community together make up the entire self-governing protectorate of New Zealand.
Stewart Island/Rakiura Island International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Rakiura National Park (139,960 ha)
• Whalers' Base Marine Heritage Site
• Various small conservation reserves (22,948 ha)
Central lat/long: -46.90, 168.13. Protected area: 162,908 ha. Total area: 162,908 ha.
Recognition: 2019 International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Wairarapa International Dark Sky Reserve
• Aorangi Forest Park (19400)
• Remutaka Forest Park
• Tararua Forest Park
• Wairarapa Moana Wetlands
Central lat/long: -41.16, 175.4. Protected area: 157,449 ha. Total area: 366,500 ha.
Recognition: 2023 International Dark Sky Association
• Wairarapa Moana Wetlands Ramsar Wetland of International Significance
DSAG class 5
Wai-iti International Dark Sky Park
• Wai-iti Recreation Reserve
• Tunnicliff Forest
Central lat/long: -41.38, 173.07. Protected area: 104 ha. Total area: 104 ha.
Recognition: 2020 International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Bieszczady Starry-Sky Park
• Bieszczady National Park
• San Valley Landscape Park
• Cisna-Wetlina Landscape
Central lat/long: 49.20, 22.47. Protected area: 113,846 ha. Total area: 113,846 ha.
Recognition: 2013, Administrative districts Lutowiska and Komancza; Bieszczady National Park in Ustrzyki Gorne; Administration of the Carpathian Landscape Parks in Krosno; The State Forests National Forest Holding - District Lutowiska and Stuposiany; Faculty of Environmental Engineering of the University of Technology of Cracow; Pedagogical University of Cracow - Mt. Suhora Astronomical Observatory; Bieszczady Foundation; Bieszczady Regional Development Agency; The Carpathian Wildlife Foundation; Joint Schools in Lutowiska
• East Carpathian International Biosphere Reserve
• East Beskid International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 1
Dobre Miasto Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 53.98, 20.40. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 486 ha.
Recognition: 2019, Ciemne Niebo Polska
DSAG class 6a
Izdebno and Chalin Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 52.75, 17.64. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: approximately 35 ha
Recognition: 2014, Ciemne Niebo Polska
DSAG class 6a
Izera Dark Sky Park
• Torfowiska Doliny Izery Nature Reserve
Central lat/long: 50.85, 15.38. Protected area: 3,850 ha. Total area: 3,850 ha.
Recognition: 2009, Astronomical Institute of the University of Wroclaw; Polish State Forests, Forestry Commission Swieradow; Polish State Forests, Forestry Commission Szklarska Poreba
• Krkokonose/Karkonosze Transboundary International Biosphere Reserve (Czech Rep/Poland)
DSAG class 2a
See also the joint entry with the Czech Republic.
Ostrowik Dark Sky Protected Area
Central lat/long: 52.09, 21.41. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: approximately 200 ha.
Recognition: 2014, Ciemne Niebo Polska
DSAG class 1
Palowice Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 50.00, 18.73. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: approximately 1,000 ha.
Recognition: 2009, Ciemne Niebo Polska
DSAG class 6a
Sopotnia Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 49.59, 19.30. Protected area: 3237.5 ha. Total area: 3237.5 ha.
Recognition: 2011, Ciemne Niebo Polska
DSAG class 6a
Aldeias do Xisto Starlight Tourism Destination
• Protected Landscape of the Serra do Açor (part of)
• Azorean Community Complex Site (part of)
• Serra da Lousã Community Importance Site (part of)
• Naturtejo Geopark of the Iberian Peninsula (part of)
Central lat/long: 40.05, -7.95. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 416,900 ha.
Recognition: 2019, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 6a
Alqueva Starlight Tourism Destination
• Alqueva Natural Theme Park
• Evora megalithic sites
Central lat/long: 38.20, -7.50. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 300,000 ha.
Recognition: 2011, and additions in 2018 and 2019, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 6a
Vale do Tua Starlight Tourism Destination
• Vale do Tua Regional Natural Park
Central lat/long: 41.33, -7.47. Protected area: 25,000 ha. Total area: 25,000 ha.
Recognition: 2020, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
Beskydy Dark Sky Park
• Kysuce Protected Landscape Area (includes two national monuments)
Central lat/long: 49.40, 18.50. Protected area: 8,570 ha. Total area: 8,570 ha.
Recognition: 2013: Kysuce Protected Landscape Area and Slovak Astronomical Society of Slovak Academy of Sciences
DSAG class 2b
See also joint entry with the Czech Republic.
Poloniny Dark Sky Park
• Poloniny National Park; villages of Kolonica, Ladomirov, Kalná Roztoka, Klenová, and Ruská Volová
Central lat/long: 49.03, 22.36. Protected area: 48,519 ha. Total area: 48,519 ha.
Recognition: 2010, Slovak Union of Amateur Astronomers
• Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and the Ancient Beech Forests of Germany World Heritage Site
DSAG class 2a
!Ae!Hai Kalahari Heritage Park International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• !Ae!Hai Kalahari Heritage Park, part of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park with Botswana
Central lat/long: -26.15, 20.26. Protected area: 50,000 ha. Total area: 50,000 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
• ‡Khomani Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site
DSAG class 2b
Yeongyang Firefly Eco Park International Dark Sky Park
• Yeongyang Firefly Eco Park
• Yeongyang Firefly Special Zone
• Wangpicheon Ecosystem and Landscape Conservation Area
Central lat/long: 36.67, 129.11. Protected area: 132 ha. Total area: 197 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 4b
Albanyà International Dark Sky Park
• Parc d’Espai d’Interès Natural Alta Garrotxa (part of)
Central lat/long: 42.31, 2.71. Protected area: 8,862 ha. Total area: 9,439 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
See also Bassegoda Park Starlight Camp
Aldeire Starlight Wilderness
Central lat/long: 37.15, -3.17. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 6,700 ha.
Recognition: 2018, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Alto Turia Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 39.80, -1.06. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 82,337 ha.
Recognition: 2018, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 6b
Bassegoda Park Starlight Camp
• Parc d’Espai d’Interès Natural Alta Garrotxa (part of)
Central lat/long: 42.32, 2.66. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 2 ha (estimate)
Recognition: 2015, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
See also Albanyà International Dark Sky Park, in which this site is located.
Camino Barranca de Badajoz Starlight Wilderness
• Corona Forestal Natural Park (part of)
Central lat/long: 28.30, -16.44. Protected area: 1 ha. Total area: 1 ha.
Recognition: 2019, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Camino Natural Via Verde del Ferrocarril Vasco Navarro Starlight Walking Trail
• Camino Natural Via Verde del Ferrocarril Vasco Navarro
Central lat/long: 42.67, -2.28. Protected area: 4,000 ha. Total area: 4,000 ha.
Area estimated from reported length of 101.5 km and assumed width of 4 m.
Recognition: 2018, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSDAG class 2c
Centro Astronómico Tiedra Stellar Park
Central lat/long: 41.66, -5.2672. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 5 ha.
Recognition: 2016, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Centro Interpretación Cielo Gorafe Stellar Park
Central lat/long: 37.48, -3.04. Protected area: ) 0 ha. Total area: 0.2 ha.
Recognition: 2017, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 3
Comarca Cuencas Mineras Starlight Reserve and Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 41.26, -1.59. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 140,760 ha.
Recognition: 2018, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 6b
Comarca de Gúdar Javalambre Starlight Reserve and Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 40.23, -0.68. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 235,160 ha.
Recognition: 2016, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 6a
Cumbres de Tenerife Starlight Reserve and El Teide Starlight Tourism Destination
• El Teide National Park
• Corona Forestal Natural Park
• El Teide Observatory
Central lat/long: 28.3, -16.6. Protected area: 18,990 ha. Total area: 65,602.0 ha.
Recognition: 2013, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
• El Teide National Park World Heritage site
DSAG class 1
El Jabalón Stellar Park
Central lat/long: 40.23, -1.42. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 0.6 ha.
Recognition: 2018, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Fuencaliente de La Palma (Canarias) Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 28.48, -17.83. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 5,642 ha.
Recognition: 2020, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
Fuerteventura Starlight Reserve
• Betancuria Natural Protected Area
• Jandía Natural Park
Central lat/long: 28.44, -14.10. Protected area: 60,517.0 ha. Total area: 166,000 ha.
Recognition: 2015, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
• Saladar de Jandía Ramsar Site
• Fuerteventura International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 5
Granadilla de Abona Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 28.12, -16.5. Protected area: none. Total area: 16,240 ha.
Recognition: 2012, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 6b
Gran Canaria Starlight Tourism Destination
• 28 of several types
Central lat/long: 27.97, -15.60. Protected area: 72,557 ha. Total area: 156,000 ha.
Recognition: 2017, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
• Gran Canaria International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 6b
Gredos Starlight Reserve
• Parque Regional de Gredos
Central lat/long: 40.25, -5.45. Protected area: 86,236 ha. Total area: 86,236 ha.
Recognition: 2020, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 1
Gredos Norte Starlight Reserve and Starlight Tourism Destination
• Sierra de Gredos Regional Park
Central lat/long: 40.42, -5.17. Protected area: 52,000 ha. Total area: 52,000 ha.
Recognition: 2014, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4
Huerto Alegre Starlight Farm
• Sierra Nevada National Park (part of)
Central lat/long: 36.88, -3.74. Protected area: 5 ha. Total area: 5 ha.
Recognition: 2017, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Jardin Botánico de Santa Catalina Stellar Park
• Jardin Botánico de Santa Catalina
Central lat/long: 42.85, -2.8. Protected area: 3.3 ha. Total area: 3.3 ha.
Recognition: 2015, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4a
La Estela de Cigüela Starlight Walking Trail
• Senda de La Estela de Cigüela
Central lat/long: 39.60, 3.13. Protected area: 1,402 ha. Total area: 1,402 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
La Matanza de Acentejo Starlight Tourism Destination
• Protected Landscape of the Costa de Acentejo (part of)
• Protected Landscape of Las Lagunetas (part of)
Central lat/long: 28.45, -16.46. Protected area: 1,411 ha. Total area: 1,411 ha.
Recognition: 2019, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative).
DSAG class 4b
La Palma Starlight Reserve
• La Caldera de Taburiente National Park
• Pinar de Garafía Natural Reserve
• Las Nieves Natural Park
• Cumbre Vieja Natural Park
Central lat/long: 28.71, -17.86. Protected area: 10,265 ha. Total area: 80,702 ha.
Recognition: 2011, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
• La Palma International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 1
Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama Valleys SR & STD (La Rioja Starlight Reserve)
• Core Area of the Valles del Jubera, Leza, Cidacos y Alhama International Biosphere Reserve
Central lat/long: 42.01, -2.01. Protected area: 5,983 ha. Total area: 119,169 ha.
Recognition: 2012, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
• Valles del Jubera, Leza, Cidacos y Alhama International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 2a
Los Pedroches Starlight Reserve
Central lat/long: 38.42, -4.08. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 350,000 ha.
Recognition: 2016, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 6a
Menorca Starlight Reserve and Starlight Tourism Destination
• S’Albufera des Grau Natural Park
Central lat/long: 40.08, 3.88. Protected area: 2,547 ha. Total area: 70,200 ha.
Recognition: 2019, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 5
Monfragüe Starlight Tourism Destination
• Monfragüe National Park and International Biosphere Reserve
Central lat/long: 39.82, -5.94. Protected area: 18,118a. Total area: 116,160 ha.
Recognition: 2016, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 5
Montsec Starlight Reserve and Starlight Tourism Destination
• Montsec Mountains Natural Area
• Fauna Reserve of Sant Llorenç de Montgai
• Natural Reserve of Noguera Ribagorçana-MontRebei (part of)
• plus six other protected areas partially within the area
Central lat/long: 42.01, 0.80. Protected area: 160,000 ha. Total area: 160,000 ha.
Recognition: 2013, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
• Conca de Tremp-Montsec UNESCO Geopark
DSAG class 1
Muras Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 43.49, -7.60. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 16,380 ha.
Recognition: 2020, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
Muriel Viejo Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 41.78, -2.92. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 1,100 ha.
Recognition: 2013, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 6a
Observatorio Astronómico de la Hita Starlight Stellar Park
Central lat/long: 39.66, 3.12 ha. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 1 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 1
Observatorio Cabeza de la Jara Starlight Stellar Park
• Cabezo de la Jara Site of Community Importance
Central lat/long: 37.56, 1.87. Protected area: 1 ha. Total area: 1 ha.
Recognition: 2020, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Parque Nacional das Illas Atlánticas de Galicia Starlight Tourism Destination
• Galician Atlantic Islands Maritime-Terrestrial National Park
Central lat/long: 42.38, -8.93. Protected area: 8,480 ha. Total area: 8,480 ha.
Recognition: 2016, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
Parque Nacional de Algüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici Starlight Tourism Destination
• Parque Nacional de Algüestortes I Estany de Sant Maurici
Central lat/long: 42.59, 0.97. Protected area: 14,119 ha. Total area: 40,852 ha.
Recognition: 2018, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative).
DSAG class 2a
Quimpi Starlight Camp
• Protected Landscape of Las Lagunetas (part of)
Central lat/long: 28.41, -16.41. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: Unknown
Recognition: 2015, Fundaçión Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
San Pedro Starlight Astronomical Monument
• San Pedro Cultural Becerril de Campos
Central lat/long: 42.11, -4.64. Protected area: 0.2 ha. Total area: 0.2 ha.
Recognition: 2019, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 3
Santiago-Pontones Starlight Wilderness
• Santiago-Pontones Natural Park
Central lat/long: 38.08, -2.69. Protected area: unknown. Total area: 84,200 ha.
Recognition: 2016, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Senda de Los Pastores Starlight Walking Trail
• Senda de Los Pastores
Central lat/long: 40.12, 3.01. Protected area: 1,500 ha. Total area: 1,500 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
Serranía de Cuenca Starlight Tourism Destination
• Serranía de Cuenca Natural Park and Special Protection Area
Central lat/long: 40.13, -1.99. Protected area: 192,461 ha. Total area: 192,461 ha.
Recognition: 2017, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
Sierra de Albarracín Starlight Reserve and Starlight Tourism Destination
• Albarracín Cultural Park
Central lat/long: 40.41, -1.47. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 45,272 ha.
Recognition: 2020, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
• Mudejar Architecture of Aragon World Heritage Site
DSAG class 5
Sierra de Alcaraz y Campo de Montiel Starlight Tourism Destination
• La encantada, el Moral y los Torreones Site of Community Importance
• Parque Natural de Lagunas de Ruidera
• Microreserve Salinas de Pinilla
• Zona esteparia de El Bonillo Special Protection Area
• Reserva Natural Laguna de los Ojos de Villaverde
• Monumento Natural Laguna del Arquillo
• Sierra del Relumbrar y estribaciones de Alcaraz Site of Community Importance
• Microrreserva La Molata and Los Batanes
• Microrreserva Estrecho del Hocin
• Sierra de Alcaraz y Segura Site of Community Importance
• Parque Natural de los Calares
Central lat/long: 38.76, 2.38. Protected area: 367 ha. Total area: 367 ha.
Recognition: 2020, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
Sierra del Segura Starlight Tourism Destination
• Nerpio World Heritage Ssite
• Parque Natural de los Calares del Mundo y de la Sia
• Reserva Natural de la Sierra de las Cabras
• Historic-Artistic Complex Férez y Socovos
Central lat/long: 38.30, -2.66. Protected area: 268 ha. Total area: 268 ha.
Recognition: 2020, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
Sierra Morena Andaluza Starlight Reserve and Starlight Tourism Destination
• Sierra Norte Nature Park
• Sierra de Hornachuelos Nature Park
• Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche Nature Park
Central lat/long: 37.92, -6.18. Protected area: 360,740 ha. Total area: 424,200.0 ha.
Recognition: 2014, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
• Las Dehesas de Sierra Morena International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 2a
Sierra Nevada Observatory Area
• Sierra Nevada National Park
Central lat/long: 37.09, -3.3819. Protected area: 15,393 ha. Total area; 15,393 ha.
Recognition: 2013, Junta de Andalucia Regional Government
• Sierra Nevada International Biospshere Reserve
DSAG class 1
Sierra Sur de Jaén Starlight Reserve and Starlight Tourism Destination
• Laguna Honda Nature Reserve, 157 ha.
• Laguna del Chinche Nature Reserve, 7 ha.
• Paraje de Pitillos Natural Monument (no area data)
Central lat/long: 37.65, -3.90. Protected area: 164 ha. Total area: 78,427 ha.
Recognition: 2014, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
Trevinca Starlight Tourism Destination
• Pena Trevinca Special Protection Area
Central lat/long: 42.24, -6.80. Protected area: 22,511 ha. Total area: 22,510 ha.
Recognition: 2015, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
Valle de Alcudia y Sierra Madrona Starlight Tourism Destination
• Contains other sites of various protection status
Central lat/long: 38.52, 4.31. Protected area: 149,463 ha. Total area: 149,463 ha.
Recognition: 2019, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 5
Valle del Roncal Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 42.82, -0.95. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 41,194 ha.
Recognition: 2017, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 6b
Campalta Starlight Camp
• Abisko National Park (part of)
Central lat/long: 62.82, 20.54. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: Unknown
Recognition: 2017, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Hehuan Mountain International Dark Sky Park
• Taroko National Park (part of)
• Hehuanshan Forest Recreational Park (part of)
Central lat/long: 24.12, 121.29. Protected area: 1,345 ha. Total area: 1,345 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Bodmin Moor International Dark Sky Park
• Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (part of)
• Bodmin National Nature Reserve
• Multiple sites of scientific and historic interest
Central lat/long: 50.56, -4.63. Protected area: 20,875 ha. Total area: 43,460 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
• Cornish Mining World Heritage Site
DSAG class 5
Brecon Beacons International Dark Sky Reserve
• Brecon Beacons National Park
Central lat/long: 51.86, -3.47. Protected area: 134,679 ha. Total area: 134,679 ha.
Recognition: 2013, International Dark Sky Association
• Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark
DSAG class 5
Cranborne Chase International Dark Sky Reserve
• Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Central lat/long: 51.10, -2.03. Protected area: 98,300 ha. Total area: 98,300 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
Crestone International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 38.00, -105.70. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 109 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Davagh International Dark Sky Park
• Davagh Forest, part of Sperrin Mountains Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Beaghmore Stone Circles; part of Sperrin Mountains Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Central lat/long: 54.71, -6.90. Protected area: 1,500 ha. Total area: 1,500 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Elan Valley Estate International Dark Sky Park
• Elenydd-Mallaen Special Protected Area (part of)
• Claerwen National Nature Reserve
• Twelve Sites of Special Scientific Interest
• Three Special Areas of Conservation
• Elan Valley Woodlands Site of Community Importance
Central lat/long: 52.28, -3.64. Protected area: 18,000 ha. Total area: 18,000 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Exmoor International Dark Sky Reserve
• Exmoor National Park
Central lat/long: 51.14, -3.65. Protected area: 69,200 ha. Total area: 181,400 ha.
Recognition: 2011, International Dark Sky Association
• Braunton Burrows-North Devon International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 5
Galloway Forest International Dark Sky Park
• Galloway Forest Park
Central lat/long: 55.09, -4.37. Protected area: 77.700 ha. Total area: 80,700 ha.
Recognition: 2009, International Dark Sky Association
• Galloway and South Ayrshire International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 5
Isle of Coll International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 56.63, -6.56. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 7,700 ha.
Recognition: 2013, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Isle of Sark International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 49.43,-2.37. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 545 ha.
Recognition: 2011, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Moffat International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 55.34, -3.44. 03. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 14,700 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
North Ronaldsay Dark Sky Island International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 59.37, -2.42. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 690 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
North York Moors International Dark Sky Reserve
• North York Moors National Park
• Cropton, Dalby, Langdale, Wykeham and Broxa Forests
• 700 Scheduled Monuments; 57 Sites of Special Scientific Interest; 5 Special Areas of Conservation
Central lat/long: 54.38, -0.75. Protected area: 143,600 ha. Total area: 143,600 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
Northumberland International Dark Sky Park
• Northumberland National Park
• Kielder Water and Forest Park
Central lat/long: 55.32, -2.34. Protected area: 148,200 ha. Total area: 148,200 ha.
Recognition: 2013, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Pitcairn Islands International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Henderson Island Protected Area
Central lat/long: -25.07, -130.10. Protected area: 3,730 ha. Total area: 4,325 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
• Henderson Island World Heritage Site
DSAG class 5
Note: the Pitcairn Islands form a British Overseas Territory
Tomintoul and Glenlivet International Dark Sky Park
• Cairngorms National Park (part of)
Central lat/long: 57.24, -3.35. Protected area: 20,400 ha. Total area: 24,400 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
Snowdonia International Dark Sky Reserve
• Snowdonia National Park
Central lat/long: 50.08, -4.08. Protected area: 213,156 ha. Total area: 213,156 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
• Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd
DSAG class 5
South Downs National Park International Dark Sky Reserve
• South Downs National Park
Central lat/long: 51.06, -0.69. Protected area: 165,268 ha. Total area: 165,268 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
West Penwith International Dark Sky Park
• Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (part of); numerous small natural and cultural heritage protected sites
Central lat/long: 50.14, -5.58. Protected area: 13,584 ha. Total area: 13,584 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island) International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Ynys Enllii National Nature Reserve
• Ynys Enllii Sight of Special Scientific Interest
• Ynys Enllii Special Protected Sight
• Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Central lat/long: 52.76, -4.79. Protected area: 179 ha. Total area: 179 ha.
Recognition: 2023, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Yorkshire Dales International Dark Sky Reserve
• Yorkshire Dales National Park; Sites of Special Scientific Interest; Special Areas of Conservation; Special Protection Areas; 293 Scheduled Monuments; 25 Grade 1 Listed Buildings
Central lat/long: 54.3, -2.11. Protected area: 217,900 ha. Total area: 217,900 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
AMC Maine Woods International Dark Sky Park
• Main Woods Initiative Lands
Central lat/long: 45.68, -69.33. Protected area: 29,903 ha. Total area: 29,903 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Antelope Island International Dark Sky Park
• Antelope Island State Park
Central lat/long: 40.96, -112.21. Protected area: 11,428 ha. Total area: 11,428 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Central lat/long: 33.26, -116.40. Protected area: 240,530 ha. Total area: 240,530 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Arches National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Arches National Park
Central lat/long: 38.68, -109.57. Protected area: 31,031 ha. Total area: 31,031 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Bee Cave International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 30.31, -97.96. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 3,911 ha.
Recognition: 2023, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Beverley Shores International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 41.68, -86.99. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 1,510 ha.
Recognition: 2014, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Big Bend International Dark Sky Park
• Big Bend National Park
Central lat/long: 29.22, -103.24. Protected area: 324,219 ha. Total area: 324,219 ha.
Recognition: 2012, International Dark Sky Association
• Big Bend International Biosphere Reserve (Chihuahuan Desert Biosphere Reserve)
DSAG class 2a
Big Bend Ranch State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Big Bend Ranch State Park
• Fort Leaton State Historic Site
• Sauceda Historic District
Central lat/long: 29.53, -104.15. Protected area: 127,651 ha. Total area: 127,651 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Big Cypress National Preserve International Dark Sky Park
• Big Cypress National Preserve
Central lat/long: 25.86, -81.03. Protected area: 296,278 ha. Total area: 296,278 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Big Park/Village of Oak Creek International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 34.80, -111.80. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 1,176 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Black Canyon of the Gunnison International Dark Sky Park
• Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Central lat/long: 38.58, -107.74. Protected area: 12,445 ha. Total area: 12,444 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Black Gap International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Black Gap Wildlife Management Area
Central lat/long: 29.57, -102.90. Protected area: 41,683 ha. Total area: 41,683 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Blanco International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 30.10, -98.42. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 829 ha.
Recognition: 2022, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Blue Ridge Observatory and Star Park International Dark Sky Park
• Blue Ridge Observatory and Star Park
Central lat/long: 35.93, -82.02. Protected area: 2 ha. Total area: 2 ha.
Recognition: 2014, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 4b
Borrego Springs International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 33.25, -116.37. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 11,000 ha.
Recognition: 2009, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Boundary Waters Canoe Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
• Superior National Forest
Central lat/long: 48.02, -99.21. Protected area: 444,345 ha. Total area: 444,345 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Bryce Canyon National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Bryce Canyon National Park
Central lat/long: 37.63, -112.17. Protected area: 14,502 ha. Total area: 14,502 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Buffalo National Scenic River International Dark Sky Park
• Buffalo National River
• Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area
• Ponca Wilderness Area
• Lower Buffalo Wilderness Area
Central lat/long: 35.97, -92.89. Protected area: 38,159 ha. Total area: 38,159 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Camp Verde International Dark Sky Community
• Fort Verde State Historic Park (4.9 ha)
• Shield Ranch (123.8 ha)
Central lat/long: 34.56, -111.85. Protected area: 129 ha. Total area: 11,173 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Canyonlands International Dark Sky Park
• Canyonlands National Park
Central lat/long: 38.33, -109.88. Protected area: 136,626 ha. Total area: 136,626 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Capitol Reef National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Capitol Reef National Park
Central lat/long: 38.36, -111.26. Protected area: 98,000 ha. Total area: 98,000 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Capitol Reef International Dark Sky Park
• Capitol Reef National Park
Central lat/long: 38.36, -111.26. Protected area: 98,000 ha. Total area: 98,00 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Capulin Volcano National Monument International Dark Sky Park
• Capulin Volcano National Monument
Central lat/long: 36.78 -103.97. Protected area: 321 ha. Total area: 321 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Cedar Breaks National Monument International Dark Sky Park
• Cedar Breaks National Monument
Central lat/long: 37.64, -112.85. Protected area: 2,491 ha. Total area: 2,490 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Central Idaho International Dark Sky Reserve
• Sawtooth National Recreation Area
• Sawtooth Wilderness Area
• White Clouds Wilderness Area
• Hemingway-Boulders
• Sawtooth National Forest
Central lat/long: 44.03, -114.81. Protected Area: 306,000 ha. Total area: 366,800 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
Chaco Culture International Dark Sky Park
• Chaco Culture National Historic Park
Central lat/long: 36.06, -107.97. Protected area: 13,749 ha. Total area: 13,749 ha.
Recognition: 2013, International Dark Sky Association
• Chaco Culture World Heritage Site
DSAG class 3
Cherry Springs Dark Sky Park
• Cherry Springs State Park
Central lat/long: 41.65, -77.82. Protected area: 49 ha. Total area: 49 ha.
Recognition: 2008, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
DSAG class 2a
Chiricahua International Dark Sky Park
• Chiricahua National Monument
• Coronado National Memorial
• Fort Bowie National Historic Site
Central lat/long: 32.01, -109.36. Protected area: 4,866 ha. Total area: 4,866 ha.
Recognition: 2011, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
City of Rocks International Dark Sky Park
• City of Rocks Natural Reserve
Central lat/long: 42.09, -113.70. Protected area: 4,306 ha. Total area: 4,306 ha.
Recognition: 2023, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Clayton Lake Dark Sky Park
• Clayton Lake State Park
Central lat/long: 36.58, -103.31. Protected area: 231 ha. Total area: 231 ha.
Recognition: 2010, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Copper Breaks International Dark Sky Park
• Copper Breaks State Park
Central lat/long: 34.11, -99.75. Protected area: 769 ha. Total area: 768 ha.
Recognition: 2014, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Cosmic Campground International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Gila National Forest
Central lat/long: 33.48, -108.92. Protected area: 1 ha. Total area: 1 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Cottonwood International Dark Sky Community
• Coconino National Forest (part of)
• Prescott National Forest (part of)
• Dead Horse Ranch State Park (part of)
• State Trust Lands
Central lat/long: 34.73, -112.02. Protected area: 1,700 ha. Total area: 4,299 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Craters Of The Moon National Monument International Dark Sky Park
• Craters of the Moon National Monument (only NPS managed part)
Central lat/long: 43.43, -113.48. Protected area: 21,618 ha. Total area: 21,618 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Curecenti International Dark Sky Park
• Curecenti National Recreation Area
Central lat/long: 38.47, -107.17. Protected area: 16,997 ha. Total area: 16,997 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Dark Sky Coast
• Wilderness State Park
Central lat/long: 45.73, 84.85. Protected area: 8,498 ha. Total area: 8,498 ha.
Recognition: 2012, Michigan legislation
DSAG class 2a
Dead Horse Point State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Dead Horse State Park
Central lat/long: 38.51, -109.74. Protected area: 2,170 ha. Total area: 2,170 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Death Valley International Dark Sky Park
• Death Valley National Park
Central lat/long: 36.51, -117.08. Protected area: 1,363,000 ha. Total area: 1,363,000 ha.
Recognition: 2013, International Dark Sky Association
• Mojave and Colorado Deserts International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 2a
Devil's River State Natural Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Devil's River State Natural Area, Del Norte Unit
Central lat/long: 29.96, -100.94. Protected area: 8,093 ha. Total area: 8,093 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Dinosaur National Monument International Dark Sky Park
• Dinosaur National Monument
Central lat/long: 40.52, -109.02. Protected area: 85,326 ha. Total area: 85,326 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Dr. T.K. Lawless International Dark Sky Park
• Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park
Central lat/long: 41.90, -85.86. Protected area: 344 ha. Total area: 344 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Dripping Springs International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 30.20, -98.09.43. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 30,300 ha.
Recognition: 2014, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
El Morro International Dark Sky Park
• El Morro National Monument
Central lat/long: 35.04, -108.35. Protected area: 1,278 ha. Total area: 1,278 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 3
East Canyon State Park International Dark Sky Park
• East Canyon State Park
Central lat/long: 40.90, -111.59. Protected area: 295 ha. Total area: 295 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Enchanted Rock International Dark Sky Park
• Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Central lat/long: 30.51, -98.82. Protected area: 665 ha. Total area: 665 ha.
Recognition: 2014, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Flagstaff International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 31.20, -111.63.11 Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 25,500 ha.
Recognition: 2001, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Flagstaff Area National Monuments International Dark Sky Park
• Walnut Canyon National Monument
• Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
• Wupatki National Monument
Central lat/long: 35.37, -111.45. Protected area: 16,994 ha. Total area: 16,994 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Florissant Fossil Beds International Dark Sky Park
• Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Central lat/long: 38.91, -105.29. Protected area: 2,427 ha. Total area: 2,427 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Fort Union National Monument International Dark Sky Park
• Fort Union National Monument
Central lat/long: 35.91, -105.15. Protected area: 292 ha. Total area: 292 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 3
Fountain Hills International Dark Sky Community
• Fountain Hills McDowell Mountain Preserve
Central lat/long: 33.60, -111.72. Protected area: 300 ha. Total area: 5,273 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Fredericksburg International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 30.27, -98.87. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 2,330 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Fremont Indian State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Fremont Indian State Park
Central lat/long: 38.58, -112.33. Protected area: 486 ha. Total area: 486 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 3
Fry Family Park Urban Night Sky Place
Central lat/long: 40.66, -81.34. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 140 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6b
Glacier National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Glacier National Park
Central lat/long: 48.70, -113.72. Protected area: 410,100 ha. Total area: 410,077 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
• Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park World Heritage Site
• Glacier International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 2a
Goblin Valley State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Goblin Valley State Park
Central lat/long: 38.57, -110.71. Protected area: 1,479 ha. Total area: 1,479 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Goosenecks State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Goosenecks State Park
Central lat/long: 37.18, -109.92. Protected area: 4 ha. Total area: 4 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Grand Canyon National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Grand Canyon National Park
Central lat/long: 36.06, -112.12. Protected area: 492,608 ha. Total area: 492,608 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Great Basin National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Great Basin National Park
Central lat/long: 39.01, -114.22. Protected area: 31,230 ha. Total area: 31,230 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Great Sand Dunes International Dark Sky Park
• Great Sand Dunes National Park; Great Sand Dunes Preserve
Central lat/long: 37.73, -105.51. Protected area: 60,500 ha. Total area: 60,500 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve
• Big Bend National Park
• Big Bend Ranch State Park
• Davis Mountains Preserve
• Black Gap Wildlife Management Area
• Davis Mountains State Park
• Balmorhea State Park
• Rio Grande Scenic River
• Fort Davis Historic Site
Central lat/long: 30.08, -103.81. Protected area: 465,255 ha. Total area: 3,568,145 ha.
Recognition: 2022, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 5
See also similar entry for Mexico, forming a cross border reserve. Contains the previously recognized Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park International Dark Sky Parks
Groveland International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 28.60, -81.82. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 7,100 ha.
Recognition: 2023, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Hawthorn Woods International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 42.23, -88.07. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 5,828 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
• Headlands Park
Central lat/long: 45.78, -84.78. Protected area: 243 ha. Total area: 243 ha.
Recognition: 2011, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Helper International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 39.69, -110.8. Protected area: 460 ha. Total area: 460 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Homer Glenn International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 41.63, -87.94.14. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 5,800 ha.
Recognition: 2011, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Horseshoe Bay International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 30.56,-98.36. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 1,092 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Hovenweep International Dark Sky Park
• Hovenweep National Monument
Central lat/long: 37.28, -109.12. Protected area: 318 ha. Total area: 318 ha.
Recognition: 2014, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 3
Jackson Lake State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Jackson Lake State Park
Central lat/long: 40.39, -104.07. Protected area: 2,143 ha. Total area: 2,143 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
James River State Park International Dark Sky Park
• James River State Park
Central lat/long: 37.62, -78.81. Protected area: 632 ha. Total area: 632 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Jordanelle State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Jordanelle State Park
Central lat/long: 40.61, -111.41. Protected area: 2,713 ha. Total area: 2,713 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Joshua Tree International Dark Sky Park
• Joshua Tree National Park
Central lat/long: 33.87, -115.90. Protected area: 320,717 ha. Total area: 320,717 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Julian International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 33.08, -116.60. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 2,030 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 36.90, -112.75 Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 48,904 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Kartchner Caverns International Dark Sky Park
• Kartchner Caverns State Park
Central lat/long: 31.84, -110.35. Protected area: unknown. Total area: unknown
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Katahdin International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Central lat/long: 45.85, -68.75. Protected area: 35,410 ha. Total area: 35,410 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Ketchum International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 43.68, -114.37. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 843 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Keweenaw International Dark Sky Park
• Keweenaw Mountain Lodge (conservation easement)
Central lat/long: 47.46, -87.90. Protected area: 72 ha. Total area: 72 ha.
Recognition: 2022, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 4b
Kissimmee International Dark Sky Park
• Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
Central lat/long: 27.56, -81.02. Protected area: 21,745 ha. Total area: 21,745 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Kodachrome Basin State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Kodachrome Basin State Park
Central lat/long: 37.50, -112.00. Protected area: 907 ha. Total area: 907 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Lake Hudson Recreation Area Dark Sky Preserve
• Lake Hudson Recreation Area
Central lat/long: 41.83, -84.26. Protected area: 890 ha. Total area: 890 ha.
Recognition: 1993, Michigan legislation
DSAG class 2c
Lakewood Village International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 33.14, -96.97. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 189 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge
Central lat/long: 48.18, -114.91. Protected area: 3,733 ha. Total area: 3,733 ha.
Recognition: 2022, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Lyndon B. Johnson International Dark Sky Park
• Lyndon B. Johnson National Historic Park
Central lat/long: 30.24, -98.62. Protected area: 273 ha. Total area: 635 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 3
Mammoth Cave National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Mammoth Cave National Park
Central lat/long: 37.19, -86.00. Protected area: 21,380 ha. Total area 21,380 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Massacre Rim Wilderness Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Massacre Rime Wilderness Study Area
• Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge
Central lat/long: 41.74, -119.59. Protected area: 113 ha. Total area: 40,990 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Medicine Rock State Park International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Medicine Rock State Park
Central lat/long: 46.05, -104.46. Protected area: 134 ha. Total area: 134 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 3
Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area International Dark Sky Park
• Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area
Central lat/long: 42.61, -100.88. Protected area: 295 ha. Total area: 295 ha.
Recognition: 2022, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Mesa Verde International Dark Sky Park
• Mesa Verde National Park (part of)
Central lat/long: 37.18, -108.49. Protected area: 21,146 ha. Total area: 21,146 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 3
Middle Fork River Forest Preserve International Dark Sky Park
• Middle Fork River Forest Preserve
• Middle Fork River Wild and Scenic River
• Middle Fork River Wildlife Management Area
Central lat/long: 40.38, -87.97. Protected area: 688 ha. Total area: 688 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Milton Reimers Ranch Park International Dark Sky Park
• Reimers Ranch Park
• Reimers Parkland Reserve
• Pogue Springs Reserve
• Hogge Parkland Reserve
Central lat/long: 30.37, -98.12. Protected area: 970 ha. Total area: 982 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 4b
Natural Bridge State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Natural Bridge State Park
Central lat/long: 37.63, -79.54. Protected area: 623 ha. Total area: 623 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Natural Bridges Dark Sky Park
• Natural Bridges National Monument
Central lat/long: 37.60, -110.01. Protected area: 3,091 ha. Total area: 3,091 ha.
Recognition: 2007, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Negwegon Dark Sky Preserve
• Negwegon State Park
Central lat/long: 44.87, -83.33. Protected area: 1,560 ha. Total area: 1,560 ha.
Recognition: 2016, Michigan legislation
DSAG class 2c
Newport State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Newport State Park
Central lat/long: 45.24, -86.99. Protected area: 960 ha. Total area: 960 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Norwood International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 38.13, -108.29. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 78.0 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Nucla-Naturita International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 38.24, -108.56. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 360 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Obed Wild and Scenic River International Dark Sky Park
• Obed Wild and Scenic River
Central lat/long: 36.11, -84.60. Protected area: 2,023 ha. Total area: 2,023 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Observatory Park International Dark Sky Park
• Observatory Park
Central lat/long: 41.56, -81.20. Protected area: 418 ha. Total area: 418 ha.
Recognition: 2009, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 1
Oracle International Dark Sky Park
• Oracle State Park
Central lat/long: 32.61, -110.73. Protected area: 1,619 ha. Total area: 1,619 ha.
Recognition: 2014, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Palos Preserves Urban Night Sky Place
• Cook County Forest Preserve District
Central lat/long: 41.71, -87.87. Protected area: 2,696 ha. Total area: 2,696 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Parashant International Night Sky Province
• Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
Central lat/long: 36.46, -113.63. Protected area: 411,515 ha. Total area: 424,242 ha.
Recognition: 2014, International Dark Sky Association, as an International Dark Sky Reserve
DSAG class 2a
Petrified Forest National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Petrified Forest National Park, including Rainbow Forest Historic District
Central lat/long: 35.98, -109.77. Protected area: 59,461 ha. Total area: 59,461 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Pickett-Pogue International Dark Sky Park
• Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area
• Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park
Central lat/long: 36.53, -83.15. Protected area: 1,619 ha. Total area: 1,618.8 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Pipe Spring National Monument International Dark Sky Park
• Pipe Spring National Monument
Central lat/long: 36.86, -112.74. Protected area: 16 ha. Total area: 16 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 3
Pisgah International Dark Sky Park
• Pisgah National Forest (part of)
Central lat/long: 35.20, -82.88. Protected area: 81 ha. Total area: 81 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 4b
Port Crescent Dark Sky Preserve
• Port Crescent State Park
Central lat/long: 44.00, -83.07. Protected area: 49 ha. Total area: 49 ha.
Recognition: 2012, Michigan legislation
DSAG class 2a
Note: Port Crescent State Park totals 120 ha: only part is designated as a dark sky preserve
Potawatomi Dark-Sky Preserve
• Potawatomi Wildlife Park
Central lat/long: 41.23, -86.11. Protected area: 130 ha. Total area: 130 ha.
Recognition: 2009, Indiana Council on Lighting Education, Indiana legislation
DSAG class 2a
Prineville Reservoir International Dark Sky Park
• Prineville Reservoir State Park
Central lat/long: 44.14, -120.73. Protected area: 118 ha. Total area: 118 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Rainbow Bridge International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Rainbow Bridge National Monument, within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area of which 34.3 ha is the Rainbow Bridge Traditional Cultural Property
Central lat/long: 37.08, -110.96. Protected area: 65 ha. Total area: 65 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2b
Rappahannock County Park International Dark Sky Park
• Rappahannock County Park
Central lat/long: 38.71, -78.15. Protected area: 3 ha. Total area: 3 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 4a
Ridgway International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 38.15, -107.76. Protected area: 0. Total area: 479 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Rockport Dark-Sky Preserve
• Rockport State Recreation Area
Central lat/long: 45.21, -83.41. Protected area: 1,715 ha. Total area: 1,714 ha.
Recognition: 2016, Michigan legislation
DSAG class 2c
Rockport State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Rockport State Park
Central lat/long: 40.79, -111.40. Protected area: 749 ha. Total area: 749 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument International Dark Sky Park
• Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
Central lat/long: 44.26, -106.09. Protected area: 433 ha. Total area: 433 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 3
Sedona International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 34.87, -111.76. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 4,970 ha.
Recognition: 2014, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Sky Meadows State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Sky Meadows State Park
Central lat/long: 38.99, -77.97. Protected area: 754 ha. Total area: 754 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 3
Slumgullion Center International Dark Sky Park
• Slumgullion Earthflow National Natural Landmark (part of)
Central lat/long: 37.99, -107.29. Protected area: 24 ha. Total area: 24 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
South Llano River International Dark Sky Park
• South Llano River State Park
Central lat/long: 30.45, -99.81. Protected area: 212 ha. Total area: 212 ha.
Recognition: 2017, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Stacy Park Urban Night Sky Place
Central lat/long: 38.67, -90.39. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 14 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Springdale International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 31.18, -113.00. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 1,196 ha.
Recognition: 2023, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Staunton River International Dark Sky Park
• Staunton River State Park
Central lat/long: 36.70, -77.33. Protected area: 945 ha. Total area: 945 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Steinaker State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Steinaker State Park
• Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway
Central lat/long: 40.52, -109.53. Protected area: 924 ha. Total area: 924 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Stephen C. Foster International Dark Sky Park
• Stephen C. Foster State Park
• Okefenokee National Wilderness Refuge
Central lat/long: 30.83, -82.36. Protected area: 32 ha. Total area: 32 ha.
Recognition: 2016, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Thompson's Harbor Dark Sky Preserve
• Thompson's Harbor State Park
Central lat/long: 45.21, -83.41. Protected area: 2,068 ha. Total area: 2,068
Recognition: 2016, Michigan legislation
DSAG class 2c
Timpanagos Cave Urban Night Sky Place
• Timpanagos Cave National Monument
Central lat/long: 40.44, -111.71. Protected area: 101 ha. Total area:101 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Tonto International Dark Sky Park
• Tonto National Monument
Central lat/long: 33.66, -111.09. Protected area: 453 ha. Total area: 453 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association.
DSAG class 3
Top of the Pines Recreation Area International Dark Sky Park
• Top of the Pines Recreation Area
Central lat/long: 38.11, -107.79. Protected area: 71 ha. Total area: 71 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association.
DSAG class 2c
Torrey International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 38.30, -111.42. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 130ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Tumacácori National Historical Park International Dark Sky Park
• Tumacácori National Historical Park
Central lat/long: 31.57, -111.05. Protected area: 146 ha. Total area: 146 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 3
UBarU Camp and Retreat Center International Dark Sky Park
Central lat/long: 30.19, -99.27. Protected area: none. Total area: 58 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 4b
Valle de Oro Urban Night Sky Place
• Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge
Central lat/long: 34.97, -106.67. Protected area: 231 ha. Total area: 231 ha.
Recognition: 2019, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 4a
Valles Caldera International Dark Sky Park
• Valles Caldera National Preserve
Central lat/long: 35.90, -106.53. Protected area: 36,017 ha. Total area: 36,017 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Voyageurs International Dark Sky Park
• Voyageurs National Park
Central lat/long: 48.48, -92.85. Protected area: 88,221 ha. Total area: 88,221 ha.
Recognition: 2020, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Watoga State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Watoga State Park
• Calvin Price State Forest
• Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
Central lat/long: 38.12, -80.13. Protected area: 8,041 ha. Total area: 8,041 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2c
Weber County North Fork Park International Dark Sky Park
• Weber County North Fork Park
Central lat/long: 41.37. -110.10. Protected area: 998 ha. Total area: 998 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a
Westcliffe/Silver Cliff International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 38.13,-105.45. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 43,300 ha.
Recognition: 2015, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Wimberley Valley International Dark Sky Community
• Jacob’s Well Natural Area, 33 ha.; Blue Hole Regional Park, 51 ha.
Central lat/long: 29.99, -98.09. Protected area: 84 ha. Total area: 4,440 ha.
Recognition: 2018, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 6a
Zion National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Zion National Park
Central lat/long: 37.30, -113.00. Protected area: 59,326 ha. Total area: 59,326 ha.
Recognition: 2021, International Dark Sky Association
DSAG class 2a