Stargazing
Stargazing TIPS
You can find a great spot for stargazing just about anywhere in Borrego Springs and Anza-Borrego, as long you can get away from the business area, neighborhoods and street lighting. During the daytime, look around for potential stargazing locations away from lights and traffic, and with suitable parking. Bring a flashlight, star chart, chairs, insect repellent, munchies and water. Wear sturdy shoes and warm layers.
Stop in the Desert Nature Center at 652 Palm Canyon Drive to pick up a free map showing the location of stargazing spots. The shop also sells star charts and useful books on stargazing.
For more information about dark sky and stargazing upcoming events at ABDNHA, please visit our activity calendar.
Stargazing Locations in Borrego Springs
Here are the most popular stargazing spots in Borrego Springs and Anza-Borrego. Enjoy the dark sky!
Click the button below to download the stargazing map, or you can stop in the Desert Nature Center to pick up a copy of this map. The Desert Nature Center also sells star charts and useful books on stargazing.
Stargazing Locations in Anza-Borrego
As a certified International Dark Sky Park, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park offers many excellent locations for stargazing. You can go pretty much anywhere in the park to experience the wonderful dark skies. Popular stargazing spots include the following locations:
- Font’s Point
- Coyote Canyon
- Culp Valley
- Blair Valley
Be careful traveling on jeep roads at night. We recommend going with at least one other vehicle and telling someone where you are going. Cell phone service is spotty throughout the park, so you may not be able to count on making a call if you get stuck.
Stargazing Activities
Want to see what stargazing activities are being offered by ABDNHA or in Borrego Springs? Click the buttons below to view the ABDNHA activity calendar for ABDNHA programs or the Borrego Events calendar for other activities offered locally.
Night Sky Calendar
Want to see what’s happening in the night sky during the next few months? Click the button below to view upcoming sky events.
Borrego Dark Sky Coalition
What is the Borrego Dark Sky Coalition? How did Borrego Springs get designated as an International Dark Sky Community? What can you do to help preserve our dark skies? Click the button below to learn more about the Borrego Dark Sky Coalition.