


A wide open field near Carters Lake offering dark skies and low horizon — ideal for Milky Way, star trails and nightscape compositions with the dam, lake shoreline or silhouetted trees as foregrounds. Best at new-moon nights from late spring to early autumn; dawn/dusk provide soft lake reflections. Access via Carters Dam Rd; small gravel parking nearby, no formal entry fee but check seasonal gate closures. Bring warm layers, insect repellent and a red headlamp; expect limited facilities.



A wide open field near Carters Lake offering dark skies and low horizon — ideal for Milky Way, star trails and nightscape compositions with the dam, lake shoreline or silhouetted trees as foregrounds. Best at new-moon nights from late spring to early autumn; dawn/dusk provide soft lake reflections. Access via Carters Dam Rd; small gravel parking nearby, no formal entry fee but check seasonal gate closures. Bring warm layers, insect repellent and a red headlamp; expect limited facilities.