Stargazing in Eastern Montana

Home to some of the darkest skies in the country, Eastern Montana gives you a whole new perspective of stargazing.

From the wide-open prairie skies to the quiet banks of the Missouri River—just look up and see the stars like you’ve never seen them before.

Milky Way over Montana night sky with a tree-lined landscape and a distinctive rock formation in the foreground

Look Up to Certified Dark Skies

Eastern Montana is internationally recognized for having some of the darkest skies on the planet. Home to one of only two certified Dark Sky sanctuaries in the state, Medicine Rocks State Park boasts some of the best stargazing in North America.

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Person standing on a rocky shoreline under a star-filled sky with a bright Milky Way band above

Take the Trail to the Stars

They may be burning light-years away, but from Eastern Montana the stars seem so close you can almost touch them. Choose from over 40 stargazing sites in recreational areas, state parks and campsites. Every place gives you a different view.

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