potential1 OP t1_j6gorbv wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:41 AM

Reply to comment by Scumandvillany in "nearby" area to camp with minimal light pollution? by potential1

Thanks for this! I can probably do Cherry Springs. I have a tent for my small truck both of which I use for camping. It's not the newest truck but Cherry Springs is only 4 hrs. Big Bend sound does sound amazing. Would be an expensive trip but I do have a good friend living in Texas. Might be something he would be into.

kittiesgopurr t1_j6iw5k2 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:33 PM

Tip: I like to head out that way once a year for stargazing and getting a reservation at Cherry Springs can be very difficult. You want to go during a New Moon to maximize darkness and all their camping sites are booked during the New Moon through the summer already. I think they allow you to make reservations 11 months in advance. I've stayed at Ole Bull and Leonard Harrison and enjoyed the views from there. While staying at those sites, there were quite a few people who would set up camp there and then make the 15-20 minute drive to Cherry Springs at night to do the stargazing and then come back after. Definitely worth it!

potential1 OP t1_j6iy8dd wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:46 PM

Thanks for the pro-tip!

Colossus245 t1_j6l613a wrote on January 31, 2023 at 2:33 AM

Make sure you bring some supplies like blankets, hot drinks and maybe some snacks. Enjoy the entire night and give yourself a few days in case there are clouds. It can get real cold depending on the time of year and the wind blows across the field they have set up for viewing.