Prineville Reservoir State Park

Prineville Reservoir State Park—about a 50-mile drive northeast of Bend, Oregon—became Oregon’s first state park to earn certification as an International Dark Sky Park in 2021. It is now one of fewer than 200 such places around the world. The park has become a venue to educate and reduce light pollution with special bulbs that prevent skyglow.

You can reserve one of the park’s RV sites, tent-camping sites or even a cabin, and gaze skyward all while being surrounded by the 3,000 acre Prineville Reservoir. This summer, rangers at the park are offering numerous dark-sky programs and there are numerous tours on Dark Skies frequenting the area. These educational talks go deep into the benefits of a light-free night for animals and people, as well as the mysteries of space.

Come Explore Prineville where when the sun goes down, our stars come out.