Anderson Lake State Forest

Anderson Lake State Forest is a recognized dark sky location in Illinois for stargazing and astronomy activities.

Bortle

Anderson Lake State Forest is rated BORTLE CLASS 3.

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As a U.S. state forest, dispersed camping, also known as boondocking, is permitted away from car/RV campsites. This allows you to find even darker skies. A permit may be required.

For more info, see their website. See also all dark sky places in IL.


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