DarkSky Oregon’s Regions

Oregon is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, from lush forests and rugged coastlines to serene deserts and towering mountains. Oregon also has significant areas of dark skies and groups of residents committed to enjoying and preserving that resource.

DarkSky Oregon is engaged in dark sky advocacy throughout the state, connecting communities with resources and guidance.

Oregon Statewide DarkSky Statistics

36

Counties

66

Sky Quality Meters

22

Astronomy
Clubs

7

DarkSky
Places

5

Public
Observatories

10

Local
Groups

Oregon’s Certified DarkSky Places

  • Credit: Tim Lyden

    City of Sisters International Dark Sky Community, January 2025

  • Credit: courtesy Dawn & Brent Davis ©Dawn Davis

    Cottonwood Canyon State Park International Dark Sky Park, December 2024

  • City of Antelope International Dark Sky Community, December 2024

  • Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve International Dark Sky Park, November 2024

  • Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary, March 2024

  • Prineville Reservoir State Park International Dark Sky Park, May 2021

  • Sunriver, Oregon International Dark Sky Development of Distinction, August 2020

Public Observatories in Oregon

  • The Haggart Observatory

    at Clackamas Community College
    Oregon City Campus
    19600 Molalla Ave.
    Oregon City, OR. 97705

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  • Pine Mountain Observatory

    PMO is 34 miles southeast of Bend, in Central Oregon.

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  • Oregon Observatory

    at Sunriver
    157245 River Road
    Sunriver, OR. 97707

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  • Hopservatory

    at Worthy Brewing
    495 NE Bellevue Dr.
    Bend, OR. 97701

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  • OMSI

    1945 SE Water Avenue
    Portland, OR 97214

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