Death Valley Star Party - November 6-7, 2026
Join us for stargazing under the dark skies of the largest International Dark Sky Site in the United States. This event will be held in conjuction with Xanterra (The Oasis) and the National Park Service.
Due to construction within the park, our normal Sunset Overflow Area telescope field is not available. Xanterra, which operates The Oasis, The Inn and The Ranch at Death Valley has graciously allowed us to use their Fiddler's Campground as our telescope field this time. Astronomer's will be able to camp (for free) at their telescope site, but you are welcome to stay elsewhere. Be sure to check out the diagram at the bottom of this page.
Whether you are an astronomer (bringing a scope to share with the public) or a member of the public, please register using the link below. This gives us an email address for updates on weather and any other concerns about the event.
** Event Schedule ** (All times PST, daylight savings ends November 1, 2026)
Friday, 6 November
4:40pm - Sunset
7:00pm - Astronomy in the Park begins (Public session)
8:00pm - Laser Guided Constellation tour of the Night Sky
10:00pm - Public portion of Astronomy in the Park concludes
Saturday, 7 November
10:00am - 2:00pm - Public Solar Observing at Furnace Creek Visitor Center
4:40pm - Sunset
7:00pm - Astronomy in the Park begins (Public session)
8:00pm - Laser Guided Constellation tour of the Night Sky
10:00pm - Public portion of Astronomy in the Park concludes
DVSP Layout
The Telescope Area will be laid out at the Fiddler's Campground, as pictured below. Access to
the campground for Astronomers is a short road adjacent to the gas station. This road also leads
to the parking for the golf course, so be sure to stay to the right for the campground.
Click here for current conditions (open/closed roads and facilities)
NPS Campgrounds
Furnace Creek Campground is First-Come, First-Served.
Texas Springs and Sunset campgrounds are closed for the season (opening mid-October, too late for this star party.
