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Not only is Enchanted Rock State Natural Area a delightful place to visit during the day, it’s also a stunning location to be at night. This area is only one of three specifically approved “dark-sky” parks in the state, per the International Dark Skies Association.

The Texas Parks Association takes astronomy seriously at Enchanted Rock and other dark-sky parks. It uses light measurement instruments to give you a better stargazing experience. Though currently out of service, the Parks Association’s sky quality meter is set to be repaired soon to give you the most up-to-date information about the sky’s darkness level.