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    Cottonwood Canyon State Park International Dark Sky Park

    Oregon, United States42.4800°, -120.4000°Peak altitude 19°11.5h peak darknessBest: May, Jun, Jul, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb, Oct

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2025

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2c

    Area

    2,428 ha

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