Texas is Home to A growing list of Places with protected skies
The award-winning International Dark Sky Places (IDSP) Program was founded in 2001 to encourage communities, parks and protected areas around the world to preserve and protect dark sites through responsible lighting polices and public education.
Support the designation of more International Dark Sky Places near you!
International Dark Sky Places in Texas
Big Bend National Park February 2012
City of Dripping Springs January 2014
Copper Breaks State Park August 2014
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area August 2014
Sierra La Rana Development, Alpine 2014
Lost Creek Development, Austin 2015
City of Horseshoe Bay November 2015
U Bar U Camp & Retreat Center, Mountain Home January 2016
South Llano River State Park February 2017
River Hills Neighborhood, Westlake August 2017
Big Bend Ranch State Park November 2017
Wimberley Valley June 2018
Devils River State Natural Area January 2019
Lakewood Village September 2019
City of Dripping Springs January 2014
Copper Breaks State Park August 2014
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area August 2014
Sierra La Rana Development, Alpine 2014
Lost Creek Development, Austin 2015
City of Horseshoe Bay November 2015
U Bar U Camp & Retreat Center, Mountain Home January 2016
South Llano River State Park February 2017
River Hills Neighborhood, Westlake August 2017
Big Bend Ranch State Park November 2017
Wimberley Valley June 2018
Devils River State Natural Area January 2019
Lakewood Village September 2019
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