Now , due to light pollution, it is best to be at high altitude. Mt passes , 6000 ft above sea level or higher are really good. It just depends on where you live.
the absolute best place that brings astroligists from all over the country is on Bryce Canyon National Park.
Death Valley National Monument is classified as a dark park. At certain times of the year ( pre & post covid) amateur astronómists come to the area near the golf course at Furnace Creek and allow you to share their telescopes and love to share what they know about the night sky. There are various campgrounds close by as well as 2 hotels and 5 places to eat. Heads up: Dining is pricey
Cameron...outside of the Grand Canyon entrance on 64.....if possible rent a Hogan....and enjoy the MilkyWay.....it seems as if you are looking into the heavens of the heavens
I live not far from there. Best times to star gaze are on a clear night with no moon in the sky. So check your calendar.
Idk about the state parks, but the NPS has designated some "dark sky parks" with minimal light pollution. Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Arches in Utah are all designated dark sky parks so you can see the stars and milky way
Echo canyon state park, Kershaw Ryan State Park, Bryce ND Koda chrome in Utah is the absolute best. All have campsites. Enjoy !!
The roadside rest 10 miles N. of Tonapah, Nevada.
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