State parks with stargazing near Austin

4 parks within 3 hours of Austin with dark skies by TPWD’s ratings, closest first.

  1. Enchanted Rock State Natural AreaState natural area, Llano County, Hill Country$8 per adult, kids 12 and under free, no swimming, dogs in some areas.Bortle 3 night sky. 65 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 7 min
  2. Colorado Bend State ParkState park, San Saba County, Hill Country$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Bortle 3 night sky. 65 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 21 min
  3. South Llano River State ParkState park, Kimble County, Hill Country$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Bortle 3 night sky. 123 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 53 min
  4. Lost Maples State Natural AreaState natural area, Bandera County, Hill Country$6 per adult, kids 12 and under free, dogs on leash.Bortle 3 night sky. 114 miles in a straight line
    3 hr

Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing with no traffic. See all parks near Austin or parks for stargazing statewide.

Map of parks for stargazing near AustinEnchanted Rock State Natural AreaColorado Bend State ParkSouth Llano River State ParkLost Maples State Natural Area