Temperatures can reach 66°F here in winter, which is much more pleasant than the often sweltering, throat-tightening summer heat. And the longer nights are a blessing in an area famed for its star-scattered dark skies. Snag a space at one of the designated areas like Jumbo Rocks Campground and prepare to gaze upwards for hours. It can be chilly at night, though that just means you can huddle around a campfire.

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