Description

Join Texas Parks and Wildlife for a holiday tour through space. Multiple telescopes will be set up in Parking Lot 1 for viewing stars, clusters, galaxies and more. Note: This is not a night hike. Star parties are stationary programs. As an International Dark Sky Park, Enchanted Rock boasts some of the darkest skies in this part of Texas — which means the stars at night truly are big and bright deep in the heart ofT exas. Meet: Park in Lot 2 (Summit Trail parking) or Lot 3 (campground parking), then walk over the low-water crossing to Parking Lot 1. Let us know if you need special accommodations. Bring: Your imagination Lawn chair (optional) Weather-appropriate clothing Flashlight (preferably with a red lens for the walk back to your vehicle or campsite) Binoculars Telescopes (arrive around 5 p.m. to set up while there is still light) Please avoid white flashlights or cell phone use during the Star Party. It can take 20–30 minutes for eyes to adjust from bright light to darkness. Red-tinted lights are permitted. Cost: Free with park admission. Admission is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Day passes may be purchased in advance on our website. Register: Reserve a spot on our Formsite to receive updates on cancellations or cloud cover. All programs are weather dependent. If you arrive before or after office hours, please use the self-pay station or kiosk at the office to obtain your park entrance permit. 

https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/enchanted-rock/astronomy-programs-including-star-parties/christmas-starfest-at-enchanted-rock