Cathedral Gorge Star Party

Join the Las Vegas Astronomical Society at our Cathedral Gorge Campout and Star Party, held at Cathedral Gorge State Park near Panaca, Nevada. This event is often graced with two nights of clear dark skies - a great opportunity to get out and observe some of the Wonders of the Night Sky. All astronomers and visitors are welcome.

LVAS will reserve one of the Group Campsites (usually the one nearest the restrooms and Telescope Field). The Telescope Field is in the volleyball court next to the group campsites. Whether you camp in the main campground, the group site or park an RV in the overflow area, you may (and are encouraged to) set up your telescope in the Telescope Field.

Over the years, a number of attendees have decided to start the weekend on Thursday. Should you decided to do so, know that you can set up telescopes in the Telescope field on Thursday, rather than observe from your campsite and move on to the telescope field on Friday.

NOTE: Cathedral Gorge State Park campground is by reservation now.

Click the park link below. On the top menu bar, the "Reservations" link will take you to an explanatory page for the reservation system. Farther down the park page under "Park Details" is the actual "Make a Reservation" link.

You will have to set up an account to make reservations. When you do, if you have a state park permit, it should show up in your permits list, so you won't have to pay for your reservation.