WORLD LIST OF DARK SKY PLACES
Updated 21st May 2025
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 DarkSky International, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and the Starlight Initiative, Spain, have more information on their web sites.
Please send corrections and additions to this list to [ dsag.wcpa.iucn@gmail.com ]. The current entries show the information and precision required. Thank you.
Countries or regions represented on this list
Andorra Argentina Australia Austria Brazil
Canada Chile China Columbia Croatia
Czech Republic Denmark France Germany Greece
Hungary Ireland Israel Italy Japan
Mexico Namibia Netherlands New Zealand Norway
Peru Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Slovakia
South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland
Taiwan, Province of China United Kingdom United States
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.
• An area recognized as one dark sky place but which crosses an international boundary is noted here as separate entities for each country involved.
• 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 legally protected area
2 Dark Sky Park: legally 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: legally protected heritage physical works of mankind
4 Dark Sky Outreach Site
4a Urban or suburban site
4b Rural site
5 Dark Sky Reserve: legally protected core 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 TOTALS |
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Grand total = 404 |
Class total |
Sub-class a |
Sub-class b |
Sub-class c |
Class 1 |
14 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Class 2 |
205 |
126 |
4 |
75 |
Class 3 |
15 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Class 4 |
56 |
10 |
46 |
n/a |
Class 5 |
40 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Class 6 |
74 |
65 |
9 |
n/a |
Andorra Comapedros Starlight Reserve and Starlight Tourism Destination
• Parc Natural Comunal de les Valls del Comapedrosa
• Parque Pirenaico de las 3 Naciones (part of)
Central lat/long: 42.59, 1.47. Protected area: 2,323 ha. Total area: 2,323 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
Iberá Starlight Reserve and Starlight Tourism Destination
• Iberá Provincial Park (part of), Concepción del Yaguareté Corá, Loreto y Chavarría
• Iberá National Park
Central lat/long: -28.76, -57.54. Protected area: 1,300,000 ha. Total area: 1,300,000 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
Arkaroola Wilderness 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Carrickalinga International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: -35.42, 138.33. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 600 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6b
Palm Beach Headland Urban Night Sky Place
• Governor Phillip Park, 24.63 ha
• Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (part of) 37.58 ha
Central lat/long: -33.58, 151.33. Protected area: 62 ha. Total area 62 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 4a
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Warrumbungle Dark Sky 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, DarkSky International
DSAG Class 1. Siding Springs Observatory is in the park hence 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, Fundación 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
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, DarkSky International
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
• Niagara Escarpment International Biosphere Reserve
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
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
Johns Family Nocturnal Preserve
• Nature Conservancy Regional Park
Central lat/long: 49.77, -119.52. Protected area: 205.8 ha. Total area: 405.8 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
DSAG class 2c
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
Manitoulin Ecopark Dark Sky Preserve
• Manitoulin Ecopark
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
Mont Tremblant National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Mont Tremblant National Park
Central lat/long: 44.49, -74.36. Protected area: 146,600 ha. Total area: 146,600 ha.
Recognition: 2023, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
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: 2007, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada; 2008, DarkSky International
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. DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
• Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park World Heritage Site
• Waterton International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 2a
Wood Buffalo Dark Sky Preserve
• 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, Fundación 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, Fundación 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, DarkSky International
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, Fundación 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, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Pueblo de San Andrés de Pica Starlight Tourism Destination
• Area of Tourist Interest
Central lat/long: -19.98, -69.78. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 287,610 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Ruta del Peregrino Starlight Walking Trail
Central lat/long: -30.23, -71.09. Protected area: 0. Total area: 1,100 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación 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
Kaihua Community Conservation Dark Sky Area
• Qianjiangyuan National Park (part of)
Central lat/long: 29.32, 118.23. Protected area: 1,500 ha. Total area: 1,500 ha.
Recognition: 2024, 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; DarkSky International 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 Shenzhen 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, DarkSky International
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 Fundación 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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 Republic/Poland)
DSAG class 2a
See also the joint entry with Poland
Bulbjerg International Dark Sky Park
• Lild and Vester Thorup Plantations
Central lat/long: 57.16, 9.03. Protected area: 1,254 ha. Total area: 1,254 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Mandø International Dark Sky Park
• Wadden Sea National Park (part of)
Central lat/long: 55.28, 8.55. Protected area: 219 ha. Total area: 846 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
See also Møn and Nyord International Dark Sky Park, below, separately certified by DSI
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, DarkSky International
• Møn International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 2a
See also Møn and Nyord International Dark Sky Community, above, separately certified by IDA
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 5
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, DarkSky International
• The Causses and the Cévennes World Heritage Site
• Cévennes Biosphere Reserve International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 5
Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park International Dark Sky Reserve
• Landes de Gascogne Régional Natural Park
Central lat/long: 44.90, -0.79. Protected area: 336,050 ha. Total area: 476,310 ha.
Recognition: 2025, DarkSky International
DSAG class 5
Millevaches in Limousin Regional Natural Park 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 5
Pic du Midi International Dark Sky Reserve and Starlight Tourism Destination
• 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, DarkSky International; 2023 Fundación Starlight
• Pyrénées-Mont Perdu World Heritage Site
DSAG class 1
Vercors International Dark Sky Reserve
• Vercors Regional Natural Park (part of)
• National Natural Reserve of the Vercors High Plateaux
• Several Natura 2000 and other designated habitat sites
• Special Protection Area of the Hauts-Plateaux du Vercors (part of)
• Rebord meridional du Vercors
• Vercors biological integral reserve
• Archiane biological integral reserves
• Sensitive Natural Area of Alpages de Font d’Urle and Plateau d’Ambel
Central lat/long: 44.88, 5.37. Protected area: 17,030 ha. Total area: 135,449 ha.
Recognition: 2023, DarkSky International
DSAG class 5
Eifel National Park 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Eiweiler International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 49.56, 7.01. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 865 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Fulda International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 50.55, 9.68. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 10,404 ha.
Recognition: 2019, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Pellworm Star Island International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 54.31, 8.38. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 3,740 ha.
Recognition: 2021, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
• Hortobágy National Park World Heritage Site, for indigenous use of astronomy
• Hortobágy Ramsar Site
• Hortobágy International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 2a
Zselic National Landscape Protection Area 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: 2006, Hungarian Astronomical Association; 2009, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve
• Derrynane National Historic Park
Central lat/long: 51.8969, -10.0894. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 70,000 ha.
Recognition: 2014, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Mayo Dark Sky Park 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Ramon Crater Nature Reserve 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Gal Hassin Astronomical Center Stellar Park
Central lat/long: 37.94, 14.02. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 3 ha
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
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 4b
Bisei Town International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 34.68, 133.55.Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 7,271 ha.
Recognition: 2021, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Kozushima Dark Sky Island International Dark Sky Park
Central lat/long: 34.20, 139.13. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 1,858 ha.
Recognition: 2020, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 5
See also similar entry for the USA, forming a cross border reserve.
Joya-La Barreta Urban Night Sky Place
• Joya-La Berreta Park
Central lat/long: 20.81, -100.53. Protected area: 245 ha. Total area: 245 ha.
Recognition: 2023, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Villas Puerta del Cielo Stellar Camp
Central lat/long: 18.95, -97.17. Protected area: 0 ha.. Total area: 0 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
NamibRand Nature Reserve 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
De Boschplaat Dark Sky Park
• De Boschplaat Nature Reserve
Central lat/long: 53.44, 5.50. Protected area: 4,400 ha. Total area: 4,400 ha.
Recognition: 2015, DarkSky International
• Waddensee 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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 DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Kaikoura International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Conservation Park
• Eleven other small protected areas
Central lat/long: -42.17, 173.71. Protected area: 112,145 ha. Total area: 203,900 ha.
Recognition: 2024 DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Kawarau Gibbston International Dark Sky Park
• Gibbston Character Zone
Central lat/long: -45.04, 168.93. Protected area: 2,100 ha. Total area: 2,500 ha.
Recognition: 2024 DarkSky International
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 DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Note. See also Niue International Dark Sky Sanctuary, below, recognized separately by IDA. 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 DarkSky International
DSAG class 5
Note. See also Niue International Dark Sky Community, recognized separately by IDA. The Sanctuary and Community together make up the entire self-governing protectorate of New Zealand.
Oxford Forest International Dark Sky Park
• Oxford Forest Conservation Area
Central lat/long: -43.21, 172.03. Protected area: 13,308 ha. Total area:13,308 ha.
Recognition: 2024 DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
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 DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Tähuna Glenorchy International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Tititea Mount Aspiring National Park
Central lat/long:-44.53, 168.32. Protected area: 200,00 ha. Total area: 200,000 ha.
Recognition: 2025 DarkSky International
• Wahipounamu World Heritage Site
DSAG class 2a
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 DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
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 DarkSky International
• Wairarapa Moana Wetlands Ramsar Wetland of International Significance
DSAG class 5
Øvre Pasvik National Park International Dark Sky Park
• Øvre PasvikNational Park
Central lat/long: 69.16, 29.23. Protected area: 11,900 ha. Total area: 11,900 ha.
Recognition: 2024 DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Mullakas Misminay Starlight Wilderness
Central lat/long: -13.34, -72.20. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 2 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
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 4b
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, 19.28. Protected area: 3237.5 ha. Total area: 3237.5 ha.
Recognition: 2011, Ciemne Niebo Polska; 2023, DarkSky International
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, Fundación 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, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 6a
Porta do Mezio Stellar Park
• Peneda Gerês National Park (part of)
• Site of Community Interest
Central lat/long: 41.88, -8.31. Protected area: 8 ha. Total area: 8 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
• Geres/Xures Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (Portugal/Spain)
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
Vimioso Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 41.57, -6.52. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 48,147 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Al Ula Manara and Al Gharameel Nature Reserves International Dark Sky Park
• Al Gharameel Nature Reserve
• Manara Nature Reserve
• Harrat Al Zabin Nature Reserve
• Gharameel Natural Monument
• Elephant Train Rock Natural Monument
Central lat/long: 26.60; 37.93. Protected area: 367,100 ha. Total area: 367,100 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
• ‡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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 4b
Aigüestortes Starlight Reserve and Starlight Tourism Destination
• Parque Nacional de Aigüestortes 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
DSAG class 5
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
See also Bassegoda Park Starlight Camp
Allande Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 43.25, -6.71. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 34,220 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación 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, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 6b
Ancares Lucenses Starlight Tourism Destination
• National Reserve of Caza de los Ancares de Lugo
• Ancares Biosphere Reserve
• Ancares Special Protection Area and Place of Community Interest
• Cruzul-Agüeira Place of Community Interest
Central lat/long: 42.90, -6.98. Protected area: 12,687.0 ha. Total area: 70,000.0 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
Bassegoda Park Starlight Camp
• Parc d’Espai d’Interès Natural Alta Garrotxa (part of)
Central lat/long: 42.32, 2.66. Protected area: 2 ha. Total area: 2 ha. (estimate)
Recognition: 2015, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
See also Albanyà International Dark Sky Park, in which this site is located.
Borobia Starlight Tourism Destination
• Site of Community Interest; Natura 2000 site
Central lat/long: 41.67, -1.8967. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 6,528 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 5
Cabañeros Starlight Tourism Destination
• Cabañeros National Park
• Natura 2000 site; Special Protection Area for Birds; Site of Community Interest; Global Geosite
Central lat/long: 39.26, -4.48. Protected area: 4,088 ha. Total area 205,861 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
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, Fundación 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, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSDAG class 2c
Campos de Hellin Starlight Tourism Destination
• Various nature reserves; natural monument; zones of special conservation, wildlife refuge
Central lat/long: 38.53, -1.61. Protected area: 18.50 ha. Total area: 132.4 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
Centro Astronómico Son Bí Stellar Park
• Cap Enderrocat - Cap Blanc Special Protection Area (part of)
Central lat/long: 39.47, 2.82. Protected area: 3 ha. Total area: 3 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Centro Astronómico Tiedra Stellar Park
Central lat/long: 41.66, -5.2672. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 5 ha.
Recognition: 2016, Fundación 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, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 3
Cielos de Guadalajara Starlight Reserve
• Barranco del Río Dulce National Park
• Sierra de Ayllón National Park
• Alto Tajo Natural Park
• Sierra de Caldereros Natural Monument
• Prados Húmedos de Torremocha del Pinar Microreserve
Central lat/long: 40.92, -2.58. Protected area: 132,503 ha. Total area: 765,244 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
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, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 6b
Comarca de Las Hurdes Starlight Tourism Destination
• Natural protected areas of Extremadur: Nuñomoral; Caminomorisco; Casar de Palomero; Casares de Las Hurdes; Ladrillar; Pinofranqueado
Central lat/long: 40.37, -6.27. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 50,000 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
Comarca del Aranda Starlight Tourism Destination
• Natural park: Site of Community Interest; Special Protection Area for Birds
Central lat/long: 41.53, -1.62. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 56,000 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
Comarca del Valle del Alberche y la Tierra de Pinares Starlight Tourism Destination
• Zone of Special Protection for Birds, Special Conservation Area, Nature Park, Nature Reserve, Natural Spaces Network
Central lat/long: 39.90, -3.84. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 137.6 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
Comarca Mancha Júcar-Centro Starlight Tourism Destination
• Special Conservation Area name unkown
Central lat/long: 39.20, -2.09. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 57,542.0 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 5
Comarca 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
Comunidad de Tierra de Junta de Juarros Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 42.33, -3.54. Protected area: 0. Total area: 15,000 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Concello de Lalín Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 42.66, -8.11. Protected area: 0. Total area: 3,200 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4a
Costa da Morte Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 43.05, -9.30. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 171,500 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Cuevas del Becerro Starlight Tourism Destination
• Natural monument and site unnamed
Central lat/long: 36.88, -5.04. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 1,600.0 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 5
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 ha.
Recognition: 2013, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
• El Teide National Park World Heritage Site
DSAG class 1
El Cerrajón de Murtas Starlight Wilderness
Central lat/long: 36.88, -3.13. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 7,170 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
El Chorrerón Starlight Wilderness
• El Chorrerón Natural Site
Central lat/long: 40.02, -6.68. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: Unknown
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
El Jabalón Stellar Park
Central lat/long: 40.23, -1.42. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 0.6 ha.
Recognition: 2018, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Faro de Avión (Covelo) Starlight Wilderness
• Aircraft Navigation Beacon
Central lat/long: 42.30, -8.26. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 5,000 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
Formentera Starlight Tourism Destination
• Formentera Natural Park and Natural Sites
Central lat/long: 38.70, 1.45. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 8,320 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
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, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
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
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
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
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 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 2a
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
Islas Cíes Camping Starlight Camp
• Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park
Central lat/long: 42.22, -8.91. Protected area: unknown. Total area: unknown.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
Hoces de Segovia Starlight Tourism Destination
• Natura 2000 site name unknown
Central lat/long: 41.32, -3.87. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 76,076.0 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 5
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
Isla de Tabarca - Punta Falcón Starlight Wilderness
Central lat/long: 38.17, -0.48. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 72 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 6a
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, Fundación 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 Frontera Starlight Tourism Destination
• Nature reserves, natural parks, rural park
Central lat/long: 27.79, -17.99. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 8,340.0 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
La Manchuela Starlight Tourism Destination
• Controlled harvesting zone; biosphere reserve
Central lat/long: 39.23, -1.52. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 177 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 5
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
Lerín Village Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 42.49, -1.96. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 9,816 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama Valleys Starlight Tourism Destination
• 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 Coloraos Astronomical Complex Starlight Camp
• Granada Geopark (part of)
Central lat/long: 37.49, -3.00. Protected area: unknown. Total area: unknown
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
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
Mariñas Coruñesas Starlight Tourism Destination
• Costa de Dexo Natural Monument
• Biosphere reserve, special conservation zones, special nature protection zones
Central lat/long: 43.23, -8.20. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 1,167.2 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
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
Mirador de los Llanillo Stellar Park
• Mirador de los Llanillos Park
Central lat/long: 36.94, -3.22. Protected area: unknown. Total area: unknown.
Recognition: 2024, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
Mizar y Alcor Stellar Park
Central lat/long: 42.44, -3.84. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 3 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Monfragüe Starlight Tourism Destination
• Monfragüe National Park
Central lat/long: 39.82, -5.94. Protected area: 18,118 ha. Total area: 116,160 ha.
Recognition: 2016, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 5
• Monfragüe International Biosphere Reserve
Monteiberico - Corredor de Almansa Region Starlight Tourism Destination
• Several Natura 2000 sites
Central lat/long: 38.87, -1.13. Protected area: unknown. Total area: 76,076.0 ha.
Recognition: 2016, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Montgai Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 41.80, 0.96. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 2,892 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
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
Muntanyes de Prades i Serra de Montsant Starlight Reserve and Starlight Tourism Destination
• Muntanyes de Prades Natural Park
• Serra de Montsant Natural Park
• Special Acoustic and Light Protection Zone
Central lat/long: 41.29, 0.91. Protected area: 42,574 ha. Total area: 144,850 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
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 4b
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. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 1 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
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
Provincio de Soria Starlight Reserve
• Cañón del Río Lobos National Park
• Dupont’s Lark Nature Reserve
• Valonsadero Natural Recreation Area
• Site of community interest; special protection areas for birds; critical woodland and wetland areas
Central lat/long: 41.62, -2.55. Protected area: 6,802 ha. Total area: 1,030,600 ha.
Recognition: 2023, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2a
Pueblo de Fuente Tójar Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 37.52, -4.12. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 2,366 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Pueblo de Las Navas del Marqués Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 40.60, -4.33. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 9,793 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
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, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Ribera de Navarra Network of Sites Starlight Tourism Destination
• Unknown
Central lat/long: 41.97, -1.4500. Protected area: 2910 ha. Total area: 2,910.0 ha.
Recognition: 2024, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
Santa Lucía de Tirajana Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 27.87, -15.49. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 6,155 ha.
Recognition: 2022, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
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 de Cádiz Starlight Tourism Destination
• Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park
Central lat/long: 36.83, -5.53. Protected area: 53,411 ha. Total area: 200,000 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
• Sierra de Grazalema International Biosphere Reserve
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
Tierra Bobal Starlight Tourism Destination
• Site of community interest, natural park, special protection area for birds, controlled harvesting zone
Central lat/long: 39.57, -1.20. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 148,475 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 5
• Valle de Cabriel International Biosphere Reserve
Torralba del Río Starlight Tourism Destination
Central lat/long: 42.61, -2.33. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 1,769 ha.
Recognition: 2024, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4a
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 Alto Guadiato Starlight Tourism Destination
• Special Protection Area for Birds
• Protected under national law and regulations for the protection of the night sky
Central lat/long: 38.34, -5.34. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: 114,600 ha.
Recognition: 2021, 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
Villar del Salz Stellar Park
Central lat/long: 40.68, -1.50. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 2 ha.
Recognition: 2021, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Campalta Starlight Camp
• Abisko National Park (part of)
Central lat/long: 67.82, 20.54. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: Unknown.
Recognition: 2017, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 4b
Gantrisch International Dark Sky Park
• Gantrisch Nature Park (part of), includes:
• Mire Landscape of Particular Beauty and National Significance (4,500 ha.)
• Forest reserves (400 ha.)
• Wildlife protection area (1,000 ha.)
Central lat/long: 46.73, 7.37. Protected area: 10,470 ha. Total area: 10,470 ha.
Recognition: 2024, Fundación Starlight (Starlight Initiative)
DSAG class 2c
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park International Dark Sky Reserve
• Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (Brecon Beacons National Park)
Central lat/long: 51.86, -3.47. Protected area: 134,679 ha. Total area: 134,679 ha.
Recognition: 2013, DarkSky International
• Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark
DSAG class 5
Bodmin Moor Dark Sky Landscape 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, DarkSky International
• Cornish Mining World Heritage Site
DSAG class 5
Coll International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 56.63, -6.56. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 7,700 ha.
Recognition: 2013, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 5
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Eryri National Park International Dark Sky Reserve
• Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) National Park
Central lat/long: 52.90, -3.90. Protected area: 213,156 ha. Total area: 213,156 ha.
Recognition: 2015, DarkSky International
• Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd
DSAG class 5
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, DarkSky International
• Braunton Burrows-North Devon International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 5
Galloway Forest Park 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, DarkSky International
• Galloway and South Ayrshire International Biosphere Reserve
DSAG class 5
Gower International Dark Sky Community
• Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including 5 special conservation areas, 2 nature reserves and many sites of special scientific interest.
Central lat/long: 51.62, -4.07. Protected area: 18,722 ha. Total area: 18,722 ha.
Recognition: 2025, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Isle of Rum International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Rum National Nature Reserve
Central lat/long: 57.00, -6.34. Protected area: 105,148 ha. Total area: 108,400 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Moffat International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 55.34, -3.44. 03. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 14,700 ha.
Recognition: 2016, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Moore’s Reserve 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 5
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
North York Moors National Park 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 5
Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water and Forest Park 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, I DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
• Henderson Island World Heritage Site
DSAG class 5
Note: the Pitcairn Islands are a British Overseas Territory
Presteigne and Norton International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 52.27, -3.01. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 4,000 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Sark International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 49.43,-2.37. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 545 ha.
Recognition: 2011, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Tomintoul and Glenlivet - Cairngorms 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Yorkshire Dales National Park 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Antelope International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 44.90, -120.71. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 78 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Beaver Islands State Wildlife Research Area (part of)
Central lat/long: 45.67, -85.53. Protected area: 5,153 ha. Total area: 5,153 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
• 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Bisbee International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 31.42, -109.90. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 1,341 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Black Gap Wildlife Management Area 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Borrego Springs International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 33.25, -116.37. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 11,000 ha.
Recognition: 2009, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Browns Canyon National Monument International Dark Sky Park
• Browns Canyon National Monument
Central lat/long: 38.70, -106.00. Protected area: 8,737 ha. Total area: 8,737 ha.Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Bruneau Dunes International Dark Sky Park
• Bruneau Dunes State Park
Central lat/long: 42.90, -115.70. Protected area: 1,943 ha. Total area: 1,943.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Buffalo National 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Cape Lookout National Seashore International Dark Sky Park
• Cape Lookout National Seashore
Central lat/long: 34.60, -76.54. Protected area: 11,309 ha. Total area: 11,736 ha.
Recognition: 2021, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Castle Valley International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 38.64, -109.41. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 2,404 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 5
Chaco Culture National Historical Park 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, DarkSky International
• 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 National Monument 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
City of Rocks National Reserve 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Clayton Lake State Park Dark Sky Park
• Clayton Lake State Park
Central lat/long: 36.58, -103.31. Protected area: 231 ha. Total area: 231 ha.
Recognition: 2010, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Copper Breaks State Park 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Cottonwood Canyon State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Central lat/long: 42.48, -120.4. Protected area: 2,428 ha. Total area: 6,475 ha.
Recognition: 2025, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
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.
DSAG class 2a
Crestone International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 38.00, -105.70. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 109 ha.
Recognition: 2021, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Curecenti National Recreation AreaInternational 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Death Valley National Park 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, DarkSky International
• 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Dr. T.K. Lawless County Park 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
El Morro National Monument 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 3
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6b
Geauga Observatory Park International Dark Sky Park
• Geauga Observatory Park
Central lat/long: 41.56, -81.20. Protected area: 418 ha. Total area: 418 ha.
Recognition: 2009, DarkSky International
DSAG class 1
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, DarkSky International
• 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument 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, DarkSky International, as an International Dark Sky Reserve
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 5
See also similar entry for Mexico, forming a cross-border reserve, recognized by IDA together as one entity. 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Gunnison Gorge International Dark Sky Park
• Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Central lat/long: 38.70, -107.84. Protected area: 25,556 ha. Total area: 25,556 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Hawthorn Woods International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 42.23, -88.07. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 5,828 ha.
Recognition: 2020, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Homer Glen International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 41.63, -87.94.14. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 5,800 ha.
Recognition: 2011, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Hovenweep National Monument International Dark Sky Park
• Hovenweep National Monument
Central lat/long: 37.28, -109.12. Protected area: 318 ha. Total area: 318 ha.
Recognition: 2014, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Jackson Hole Airport Urban Night Sky Place
Central lat/long: 43.60, -110.74. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 202 ha.
Recognition: 2025, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Jonestown International Dark Sky Community
• Jones Brothers Park
• Veterans Park
Central lat/long: 30.48, -97.93. Protected area: 13 ha. Total area: 1,968 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Joshua Tree National Park 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Kartchner Caverns State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Kartchner Caverns State Park
Central lat/long: 31.84, -110.35. Protected area: Unknown. Total area: Unknown.
Recognition: 2017, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 4b
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Lake Fork Earth and Sky 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park International Dark Sky Park
• Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Central lat/long: 30.24, -98.62. Protected area: 273 ha. Total area: 635 ha.
Recognition: 2021, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Mayland Earth to Sky Park and Bare Dark Sky Observatory 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 4b
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Mesa Verde National Park 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 4b
Moab International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 38.57, -109.22. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 1,243 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Natural Bridges National Monument 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Oracle State Park 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve International Dark Sky Park
• Oregon Caves National Monument and Reserve
Central lat/long: 42.11, -123.42. Protected area: 1,843 ha. Total area: 1,843 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary
• Numerous small ones
Central lat/long: 42.84, -120.50. Protected area: 900,425 ha. Total area: 1,011,714 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Paonia International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 38.87, -107.60. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 220 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park and Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 3
Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute 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, DarkSky International
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 State Park 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 4a
Ridgway International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 38.15, -107.76. Protected area: 0. Total area: 479 ha.
Recognition: 2020, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Saguaro National Park Urban Night Sky Place
• Saguaro National Park
Central lat/long: 32.32, -111.17. Protected area: 37,582 ha. Total area: 37,582 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Shield Ranch Barton Creek International Dark Sky Park
• Shield Ranch Barton Creek conservation easement
Central lat/long: 30.26, -98.02. Protected area: 2,590 ha. Total area: 2,590 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Sinks Canyon State Park International Dark Sky Park
• Sinks Canyon State Park
Central lat/long: 42.75, -108.81. Protected area: 243 ha. Total area: 243 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Sisters International Dark Sky Community
• Trout Creek Conservation Area
Central lat/long: 44.29, -121.55. Protected area: 65 ha. Total area: 496 ha.
Recognition: 2025, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 3
South Llano River State Park 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Springdale International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 31.18, -113.00. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 1,196 ha.
Recognition: 2023, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Stacy Park Urban Night Sky Place
Central lat/long: 38.67, -90.39. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 14 ha.
Recognition: 2021, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Staunton River State Park 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Stephen C. Foster State Park 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Teton County International Dark Sky Community
• Yellowstone National Park
• Grand Teton National Park
• Bridger-Teton National Forest
• Caribou-Targhee National Forest
• Shoshone National Forest
• John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway
• National Elk Refuge
Central lat/long: 43.483, -110.76. Protected area: 1,006,850 ha. Total area: 1,093,440 ha.
Recognition: 2025, DarkSky International
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 ha.
Recognition: 2016, Michigan legislation
DSAG class 2c
Thousand Hills State Park Urban Night Sky Place
• Thousand Hills State Park
Central lat/long: 40.18, -92.64. Protected area: 1,347 ha. Total area: 1,347 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
Thunder Mountain Pootsee Nightsky International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 36.90, -112.75 Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 48,904 ha.
Recognition: 2015, DarkSky International. Also recognized by IDA as Kaibab Pauite Indian Reservation Dark Sky Nation.
DSAG class 6a
Timpanagos Cave National Monument 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Tonto National Monument International Dark Sky Park
• Tonto National Monument
Central lat/long: 33.66, -111.09. Protected area: 453 ha. Total area: 453 ha.
Recognition: 2019, DarkSky International.
DSAG class 3
Top of the Pines 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, DarkSky International.
DSAG class 2c
Torrey International Dark Sky Community
Central lat/long: 38.30, -111.42. Protected area: 0 ha. Total area: 130ha.
Recognition: 2018, DarkSky International
DSAG class 6a
Tubac International Dark Sky Community
• Tubac Presidio State Park
Central lat/long: 31.63, -111.05. Protected area: 41 ha. Total area: 2,810 ha.
Recognition: 2024, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 4b
Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 4a
Valles Caldera National Preserve 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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a
Voyageurs National Park 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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2c
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
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, DarkSky International
DSAG class 2a