Lower Parking Lot

CANCELLED for August 19 - Stargazing 101 Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Due to the weather forecast, event has been cancelled.

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Join a Park Ranger as we learn about the importance of dark skies while learning to navigate the stars above.

From finding constellations to specific stars. From myths and legends about these celestial beings to scientific facts and figures. We’ll spend our time looking and learning.

We will be bare eye stargazing. Feel free to bring your own telescope or camera.

'Gazing Location Lower Parking Lot (1st parking lot past HQ). There is no hiking as part of this program. Limited Parking parking available in Lower Lot; additional parking available be in the Summit Parking Lot. Let us know if you need any special accommodations!

Bring
* Lawn chair or stargazing blanket
* Dress for the weather
* Flashlight (preferably with a red lens; mainly for walk back to vehicle/campsite)
Please no flashlights or cell phones during this event (it can take 20-30 minutes for our eyes to adjust from bright light to darkness). Red-tinted lights are permitted.

Entrance fees: $8/adult; children 12 and under are free; no additional fees for park programs. Entry is free with a Texas State Parks Pass. Registration is not required to attend this hike. All are welcome!

IMPORTANT: The office closes at 4:30PM, you will either want to purchase your entrance permit online in advance (https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/) or bring along cash to use the Self-pay Station. The latest available entrance permit is 4-8PM - all visitors must be in the park prior to 8:30PM when the entrance gate closes.