Daylight saving time ended Sunday, Nov 1, which means the sun will be setting around 5p by December.
So, to help you take advantage of darker skies in the winter and the Ozark Mountains, we put together a guide to some of the best stargazing spots across Northwest Arkansas.
👋 Email [email protected] if you know a stargazing spot that should be included!
🌌 Where to Stargaze in Northwest Arkansas
Steel Creek Campground near Ponca or Tyler Bend near St. Joe
About 1-1.5 hours from Fayetteville to Steel Creek
Free entry, with extra camping fees
Fun Fact: It became America's first national river in 1972.
20201 E Hwy 12, Rogers, Arkansas
Free
Fun Fact: It's the largest state park in Arkansas.
11333 W Hwy 74, West Fork, Arkansas
About 40 minutes from Fayetteville
Free
Fun Fact: The Civilian Conservation Corps built much of the park in the 1930s.
33424 Spur 23, Huntsville, Arkansas
Free
Fun Fact: The park has its own telescopes, including a 14-inch scope.
Ozark National Forest, near Winslow, Arkansas
About 1-1.5 hours from Fayetteville
$15/night campsite (day use closes at sunset)
Fun Fact: The "white rock" is actually lichen on the bluffs.
Mountainburg, Arkansas
About 45 minutes south of Fayetteville
Free
Fun Fact: The original park is underwater. It moved in 2008 when the lake was expanded.
Dam Site Lake Park and the Nursery Pond area
$5 per vehicle
Fun Fact: The lake isn’t named after the animal. It’s named for the nearby town of Beaver, which got its name from 1850s settler Wilson Ashbury Beaver.
👋 Did we miss a stargazing spot? Please email us at [email protected].