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Stub Stewart State Park Clear Sky Chart prediction for the next 48 hours

Stub Stewart State Park

RCA Star Party - not sponsored by OMSI
Check the schedule

This is an RCA member star party and is not one of the OMSI public star parties.

There is no registration for RCA star parties at this location, just show up and enjoy the evening. You don't even need a telescope to participate; other members are enthusiastic to share their views.

There is an Oregon State Park Day-Use Fee of $5 for parking.
Unless you have the Yearly Pass available the Oregon Parks Dept.

If you view plan on viewing outside of the RCA Star Party schedule you must have a special
night-use permit available to RCA members from the Stub Stewart Park Ranger.
Check the RCA Forum for more information.

45° 44' 30"' N - 123° 11' 10" W
45.7412 N - 123.1847 W
Elevation 1000'
Google Map here
Flash Earth Map here

Hilltop Day-use area - astronomy viewing area

L.L. Stub Stewart State Park is located near Vernonia, Oregon.

Going west out of Portland on Highway 26 past the Highway #6 cutoff and continue approximately 8 miles and take Highway 47 towards Vernonia approximately 4 miles to the entrance to Stub Steward State Park.

The viewing area will be held at the Hilltop Day-Use section of Stub Stewart which does have public restroom, drinking water, limited power, covered picnic area, sidewalk, limited parking, and graveled trails.

There are Tent camping, Trailer, and RV areas at the State Park along with cabins available for a fee. Be aware that they fill up early. You can sign up for a campsite or cabin HERE.

If you have any further questions email the Star Party Chairman.