Coeur d'Alene Astronomy Club star parties (Farragut State Park) — After Dark & Night Sky in Coeur d'Alene

Entry No. 66 — the Coeur d'Alene file — filed under: after-dark

Coeur d'Alene Astronomy Club star parties (Farragut State Park)

The local astronomy club hosts public stargazing nights, often at Farragut State Park about 25 miles northeast of town, where members set up high-powered telescopes for anyone who shows up. The dark, forested-mountain skies of North Idaho, away from city light, make for genuinely good viewing of planets and deep-sky objects. Dates float with the moon and weather, so confirm before heading out.

The move: Check the club's Facebook for the next public viewing night, then drive up to Farragut, bring camp chairs and warm layers, and take turns at the members' telescopes.

📍 Before you go Public events are scheduled around moon phase and weather and cancel for clouds. Confirm via the club's Facebook (208-906-1698). Farragut charges a state-park day-use fee.

Where: Farragut State Park, 13550 ID-54, Athol, ID 83801

Hours: Added 2026-06-24 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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last checked: 2026-06-24