Back to listing
Visit Website
Dark Sky Preserve, View Northern Lights
Address
Port Austin Rd.
Port Austin,
MI
48467
Regions: Port Austin
Phone
(989) 738-8663
(map loads here)
Expand All
Description
Recognized as 1 of 6 dedicated dark sky preserves at a State of Michigan Park where steps are made to eliminate light pollution to promote stargazing and astronomy. Check the weather before visiting for optimal clear sky visibility from the designated viewing platform open 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Peak months are April, October, and November. The best viewing will be on a cool, clear night. Park at the Port Crescent State Park Day-Use Area at 2622 Port Austin Rd., Port Austin. Download an app for real-time predictions and best locations such as the My Aurora Forecast.
Cover Photo by Chase Gagnon
Peak months are April, October, and November. The best viewing will be on a cool, clear night. Park at the Port Crescent State Park Day-Use Area at 2622 Port Austin Rd., Port Austin. Download an app for real-time predictions and best locations such as the My Aurora Forecast.
Cover Photo by Chase Gagnon
Photos
We would like to lookup your present location so we can provide accurate directions.
Your browser may ask for your permission to determine your location (possibly at the top of this page).
If you agree, we will use your current location as the starting point for directions. If you don't agree, you may enter a starting location when the map is displayed.
