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West Whitlock State Recreation Area
West Whitlock State Recreation Area is a recognized dark sky location in South Dakota for stargazing and astronomy activities.
Bortle class
West Whitlock State Recreation Area is rated Bortle Class 2.
Type
As a U.S. state recreation area (SRA), dispersed camping, also known as boondocking, is permitted away from car/RV campsites. This allows you to find even darker skies. A permit may be required.
For more info, see their website. See also all dark sky places in SD.