Directions:
Turn north at the corner of Highway 74 (Carefree Highway) and New River Road. (Near Lake Pleasant Parkway.) Then go north on New River Road about 2.1 miles and make a right turn onto a small dirt road. Go about a tenth of a mile on the dirt road so that you are well off the main road.
Pros:
- Close for those living in or around Peoria.
- Off the main road with only an occasional desert dweller going home.
- Plenty of room to park many cars along the side of the road.
Cons:
- Close to Phoenix and not really that dark, especially looking to the south. Probably too bright for the full star party but handy if you just want to drive out in the desert a little bit for a quick stargaze.
GPS coordinates: 33°50’06.0″N 112°13’59.6″W — 33.835006, -112.233226