State parks with stargazing near Austin
4 parks within 3 hours of Austin with dark skies by TPWD’s ratings, closest first.
- Enchanted Rock State Natural Area$8 per adult, kids 12 and under free, no swimming, dogs in some areas.Bortle 3 night sky. 65 miles in a straight line2 hr 7 min
- Colorado Bend State Park$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Bortle 3 night sky. 65 miles in a straight line2 hr 21 min
- South Llano River State Park$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Bortle 3 night sky. 123 miles in a straight line2 hr 53 min
- Lost Maples State Natural Area$6 per adult, kids 12 and under free, dogs on leash.Bortle 3 night sky. 114 miles in a straight line3 hr
Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing with no traffic. See all parks near Austin or parks for stargazing statewide.