The Darkest Skies
in Rhode Island
We've analyzed scientific data across 13 locations in Rhode Island to find the ultimate destinations for deep-space observation.
National Park Service Champions
Province Lands VC
Cape Cod NS
"Sky quality measurements were recorded at Province Lands VC in Cape Cod NS on 11/14/2004. The site demonstrated a scientific darkness reading of 20.67 SQM."
Concord Bridge
Minute Man NHP
"Fog in field lowland, possibly some patchy fog. Bright site"
Certified Dark Sky Parks
AMC Maine Woods
The Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC) Maine Woods Initiative lands consist of over 400 square kilometers of land in central Maine, U.S. The park is at the edge…
Official Details →Cherry Springs State Park
Due to its exceptionally dark skies, Cherry Springs State Park is one of the best places in the eastern U.S. for stargazing. Situated at 700 m above sea level…
Official Details →Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Within the North Woods of Maine, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument covers an area of approximately 87,500 acres within a larger landscape already…
Official Details →Browse Cities in Rhode Island
Need hyper-local data? We have detailed scientific reports for 13 unique locations across the state.