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Where to stay for stargazing in Franklin, WV

Franklin is the seat of Pendleton County, with about 700 residents, on the South Branch of the Potomac at the junction of US 220 and US 33. It is the closest town with services to Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia at 4,863 feet, well under an hour northwest. Seneca Rocks is well under an hour north.

Nothing is listed in Franklin, WV for stargazing yet. The National Radio Quiet Zone around Green Bank Observatory limits transmitters across Pocahontas County and the surrounding highlands, and Watoga State Park is certified as an International Dark Sky Park.

Where do you stay for stargazing in Franklin, WV?

Stargazing in Franklin, WV runs all year. Nothing is listed in Franklin itself yet — the nearby towns below are the closest beds.

Best time of year
All year
Where it is
Franklin, West Virginia

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What people ask

When can you go stargazing in Franklin, WV?
The season in Franklin, WV runs all year. The National Radio Quiet Zone around Green Bank Observatory limits transmitters across Pocahontas County and the surrounding highlands, and Watoga State Park is certified as an International Dark Sky Park.
Where should I stay for stargazing in Franklin, WV?
There is nothing listed in Franklin, WV yet. Travelers generally base themselves in Seneca Rocks or Riverton instead.
What is the best month for stargazing in Franklin, WV?
The main season runs all year. Outside that window conditions become unreliable and some access points close.