Brown Road Star Party Location

Dark Sky star parties are held on BLM land off Brown Road (Old Hwy 395) south of Ridgecrest.

The dirt road should not be a problem for cars.

  • From the intersection of China Lake Blvd and Hwy 395, cross 395 to Brown Rd and continue 2.3 mi.
  • Look for an orange cone and turn here to the left.
  • Follow this dirt road 0.4 mi. to the star party location.

NOTE: After dark, please avoid using car bright headlights.

At the location, use a red flashlight or other dim light pointed down.