Shares7Shares7Share with your friendsYour NameYour EmailRecipient EmailEnter a MessageI read this article and found it very interesting, thought it might be something for you. The article is called 6 cheapest places to sleep under the stars and is located at https://www.cheaptickets.com/blog/2016/08/6-cheapest-places-to-sleep-under-the-stars/.CaptchaSubmit Ally MarottiAugust 19, 2016 2 Comments Camping may not be the most glamorous way to spend a night, but it does put you in place to experience some of the universe’s most astounding grandeur. It’s pretty cheap lodging, too, leaving just the flight and/or car rental to get you far enough away from civilization so that the stars light up the sky. Here are some of the best places to stargaze in the U.S., and a nearby campground where you can stake a claim for the night for under $20. Courtesy of Kevin Galens. Mammoth Campground, Yellowstone National Park; near Gardiner, Wyoming Perched on a sagebrush steppe near the Mammoth Hot Spring Terraces, there’s little civilization nearby to pollute the night sky with light. Plus, at 6,200 feet, you’ve got fewer layers of atmosphere to deal with. Beware elk wandering through the campground at night. $20/night. Courtesy of John Fowler. Goose Island Campground, Arches National Park; near Moab, Utah The lack of moisture in the air in desert environments makes for a crisper view of the constellations. The beautiful red rock cliffs in the landscape of Arches National Park offer perfect framing. This campground is just outside the park near the Colorado River. $15/night Courtesy of Shawn. Wilderness State Park; Carp Lake, Michigan This campsite on the tip of northern Michigan will yield spectacular views of the night sky, at times revealing glimpses of the Northern Lights. It’s also only six miles from the Headlands International Dark Sky Park, one of only 11 dark sky parks in the world devoted to minimizing light pollution for star observations. $20/night. Courtesy of BevoStevo. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area; near Fredericksburg, Texas The big Texas sky makes stargazing at Enchanted Rock easy, but its designation as an International Dark Sky Park makes it even better. It is dark enough at this central Texas park to see the Milky Way. The park service also offers stargazing parties if you are interested in learning about the constellations. $14/night for the hike-in campsites. Courtesy of youngil_pyun. Sunset Campground, Death Valley National Park; Inyo County, California One of the darkest night skies in the United States hangs over Death Valley. The country’s third and final International Dark Sky Park, Death Valley offers views of celestial happenings not visible by the naked eye hardly anywhere else in the world. Catch glimpses of stardust, shooting stars and other phenomena. $12/night. Courtesy of Daveynin. Aspenglen Campground; Estes Park, Colorado This park in the Colorado Rockies has very little light and ample opportunities to turn your eyes toward the skies. Some say stargazing here in winter is best, when the moisture in the air congeals to ice crystals and makes the air more transparent. $15/night. Tagged: Tips & advice, Uncategorized Note: CheapTickets compensates authors for their writings appearing on this site. Bio Latest Posts Ally Marotti Latest posts by Ally Marotti (see all) Free tapas: An insider look at Spain’s tastiest dining tradition - October 25, 2016 Cheap Right Now: San Juan, Puerto Rico in October - October 5, 2016 6 cheap hotels in San Diego you’ll actually want to stay in - September 9, 2016 Related Posts Best places to ride a dog sled in the lower... By Ally Marotti 10 ways to keep your solo vacation cheap By Gloria Atanmo Tailgating tips for the cheap fan in your life By Michelle Schuman The music genres that dominate America, and where to see... By Michelle Schuman