A new astronomy-focused destination is taking shape in Terlingua, with plans underway for what organizers describe as one of the darkest and most accessible stargazing locations in the world.
The project, called Terlingua Star Park, is being developed by the team behind Far Flung Outdoor Center and is slated to open in spring 2026. According to information shared this week, the park will feature a permanent observatory, regularly scheduled public star parties, and programming designed to take advantage of the region’s Class 1 Bortle skies, among the darkest night skies on Earth.
Organizers say the site will operate with zero light pollution, positioning it as a destination for both casual visitors and serious astronomy enthusiasts seeking unobstructed views of the Milky Way and deep-sky objects.
Located in the Terlingua area, the park is expected to expand the Big Bend region’s growing astrotourism footprint, which has already drawn international attention due to the area’s remote geography, low population density, and longstanding dark-sky protections.
Far Flung Outdoor Center, based in Terlingua, is best known as one of Big Bend National Park’s longtime outfitters, offering guided rafting trips on the Rio Grande, land-based tours, and specialty experiences tied to the region’s natural and cultural landscape. The group says the star park will complement existing outdoor recreation by offering nighttime programming focused on astronomy and environmental preservation.
Construction updates and additional details about first-light events and public access are expected to be released over the coming months.
