A ranger looks into a telescope as stars begin to come out of a navy blue sky.

Night Sky Program

Dinosaur National Monument

  • Aug 15, 2026 at 9:30 PM
  • Free

Planned Activity: Stargazing With Telescopes

Join park rangers for a short talk followed by stargazing or moonviewing with telescopes (weather permitting). Meet at the plastic benches inside the closed loop at the south end of the Split Mountain Campground. Keep flashlights pointed at the ground, red covers available. No pets. Parking for non-campers is available in the day use area.

Please Note: Program topics can change due to unforeseen schedule changes. Programs may also be canceled due to adverse weather, for visitor or employee safety, or because of staffing shortages caused by emergencies such as fire or medical conditions.

Fees

There is no additional fee for this activity. Ranger programs are covered by the $25 park entrance fee or by showing a valid America the Beautiful Pass at the Entrance Station.

Location

Meet at the plastic benches inside the closed loop at the south end of the Split Mountain Campground.

Latitude and Longitude 40.438961, -109.252451

Schedule

Date:

Aug 15, 2026

Time:

9:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour

30-60 Minutes

Contact Information

Information Desk
435-781-7700
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Talk
Tags: stargazing, night sky, star program, ranger talk, dark sky park, dinosaur national monument, split mountain campground