Bays Mountain Star Parties

Date

Apr 11 – Oct 10, 2026

Venue

Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

Pricing

$5 per vehicle park entry plus $3 program fee

Bays Mountain's elevation, dark skies, and planetarium expertise combine for monthly star parties that attract amateur astronomers from across the region. Bring your telescope or use the park's instruments to explore the night sky above Sullivan County. Planetarium staff provide guided sky tours, and the park's location, away from Kingsport's light pollution, offers some of the best stargazing in northeast Tennessee.