10/30/2026
Have you camped on Oregon's Alvord Desert? 🌌 Far from major cities and light pollution, the playa is on the edge of the Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary, a top spot to watch and photograph the night sky.
📷 For astrophotography
A tripod is essential. Use a wide lens, open your aperture as much as possible and experiment with longer exposures to capture more stars. If you’re planning around the Milky Way, check the moon phase and position of the galactic core before your trip.
🌙 What makes it special
With almost nothing blocking the horizon, the desert gives you expansive views in nearly every direction. On a clear night, the stars can feel endless.
🚗 Come prepared
This is an extremely remote area with limited services and changing road conditions. Bring extra water, food, fuel and anything you’ll need for the night. Check the weather and current conditions before your trip, because rain can quickly turn the dry lakebed into slick, muddy conditions. Stay off the playa when it’s wet.
Respect the ecosystem by packing out everything you bring in, giving wildlife space and leaving the desert as you found it. Send this to a friend you want to take a dark-sky adventure with.
📸 Revel the Miles /
