John Burroughs’ Woodchuck Lodge9 DownloadsThe summer home in Roxbury, NY of a champion Catskills preservationist, now a non-profit state historic park. Easy access from main roads and a variety of potential spots along a mowed trail to setup, including the parking lot.  (~Bortle 3) MHAA members with proof of an active membership and a signed…

Pepacton Cemetery – NYCDEP Flynn Brook Unit45 DownloadsA super convenient public access area overlooking the Pepacton Reservoir. (~Bortle 2) There are two setup locations; an area in the cemetery and a turn-off immediately East of it. Read the PDF for the pros and cons of each. Download Now!Size: 3.0 MBVersion: 1.1Published: May 26, 2025

Dorsett Rd Parcel – NYCDEP New Road Unit47 DownloadsA level area with a nearly unobstructed view of the sky in Bovina, NY. (~Bortle 2) Managed by the NY City Dept. of Environmental Protection. Download Now!Size: 3.0 MBVersion: 1Published: May 25, 2025

Mongaup Pond State Campground183 DownloadsA Bortle 3 site located near some of the best trout fishing in the Catskills. Fish all day, observe all night. Heaven!! (~Bortle 3) Download Now!Size: 3.94 MBVersion: 1Published: September 24, 2024

Little Pond State Campground191 DownloadsHidden away in the western Catskills, Little Pond is likely Bortle 2, and yet still within 2 hours of the George Washington Bridge. (~Bortle 2) Download Now!Size: 6.16 MBVersion: 1Published: September 24, 2024

Lake Taghkanic State Park213 DownloadsEasily accessible dark site with its own exit on the Taconic State Parkway. Home base of Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association. (~Bortle 3) Full (paid) MHAA members can fill out this form to use the club’s permit for especially easy access. Download Now!Size: 3.83 MBVersion: 1Published: September 24, 2024

Colgate Lake215 DownloadsA lovely dark site with simple access close to Hunter. (~Bortle 4) Download Now!Size: 3.69 MBVersion: 1Published: September 24, 2024