Welcome to Cascade Astronomy Festival! 

Terms & Conditions

Brothers Location 

Fire Safety 

• Absolutely no campfires or open flames. 

• Smoking permitted only inside of enclosed vehicle or RV. 

• Generators must be either off the ground or in a vehicle  

Dark Sky Preservation 

• Absolutely no white light allowed (even inside of tents or RV’s) 

• Only hand-held, dim red light permitted at night 

• Light must be pointed towards ground when walking 

Roads & Hours of Operation 

• Gate open from 10am to 6pm. 

• Speed limit 5mph. Raise no Dust! 

• Quiet hours from 3am to 10am. 

• Generators allowed Noon to 6pm. 

Questions? 

• Complete rules are in your emailed confirmation if you listed camping at Brothers location 

• Ask campsite host if needed. 

Basic information 

There is no water on site. All trash must be removed with you. There is porta potties located on site. 

It can be hot during the day and mild to very cold during the night. However, there have been monsoon type downpours,  

lightning, and dust devils powerful enough to lift tents, canopies, ice chests and telescopes.  

• • Refunds can only be requested for registrations BEFORE September 20, 2026.

• • IF space is available, On-Site Registrations will have a $15 charge

Fire – Fire safety is our NUMBER ONE concern. 

Due to the possible high fire danger, smoking (including E-cigarettes) is permitted only in an enclosed vehicle/trailer. 

We ask all campers to have the following: 

1. a shovel 

2. an axe 

3. An extra five gallons of water dedicated for fire suppression. 

• NO CAMPFIRES OR OPEN FLAMES – This includes open fire pits or fire boxes. 

NO CHARCOAL GRILLS OR FIRE PITS OF ANY KIND OR ANY SPARK EMITTING 

GRILLS I.E. TRAEGERS ARE NOT ALLOWED. 

• Propane gas stoves and gas BBQs allowed, with off/on switch AND set up on a table. 

Please arrive at the Brothers Location with plenty of daylight to park and set up your camp. If you arrive after dark, please, park away from telescope area……. 

Driving 

• All vehicles must display the Star party permit. You will receive this in your registration packet when you check in 

• Speed limit on site is 5 mph! 

• All types of vehicles are welcome at the observing site. 

• Disable all vehicle lights (interior/dome and trunk lights) when you have parked OR cover them with red tape. 

• Vehicles may drive in and out of the site between 10 AM and 6 PM. 

• Late arrivals to the star party are asked to camp in the late-night arrival area east of the viewing area. 

• NO VEHICLE TRAFFIC AT NIGHT (except for emergencies). 

.General Astronomy & Light Use Guidelines 

• The number one rule: don’t use ANY light, even red, unless you absolutely need it. 

• Help preserve our dark skies. No white light after sundown. Don’t leave lights on at your campsite when not being used. 

• Flashlights must be dimmable red LED’s. Flashlights and Headlights covered with cellophane tape or have 

an internal red light will be too bright at our event and are not allowed. 

• Laptops & mobile devices must be covered, and the screens must be shielded with red plastic. 

• Either disable your vehicle’s interior/dome and trunk lights or cover them with red tape or fabric taped on vehicle. 

• Use only dim red light inside tents and RV’s at night. Do not use RV porch lights 

• Don’t leave lights on when you’re not using them. 

• All vehicles (except in the late arrival area) must have all lights completely shielded. No white light (not even faint white 

light) must be visible from the outside of the vehicle after dark. Those vehicles in the late arrival area must keep light 

usage to a minimum. 

• Quiet hours at the campsites are from 3 am until 10 am. Please respect your neighbors’ sleeping and observing habits. 

Many people stay up all night observing and would like some quiet in the morning. 

• The use of lasers as pointers or finders is prohibited  

• Be sure that any entertainment is not audible to your neighbors. Music volume must be limited to your campsite. 

Pets 

• Pets are allowed as long as they do not cause any threat to others or interfere with quiet hours. 

• Pets must be on a leash and under owner control when outside at all times. 

• Pet owners are responsible for the behavior and actions of their pets at all times. 

• Dog owners must clean up after their pets. Remember that people are walking around the grounds at night and are not 

able to easily see where they are stepping. 

Water 

• Potable water is NOT available on site so you will need to bring bottled water along with you for drinking or cooking. 

• The closest potable water sources are available at the Brothers Rest Area on Hwy 20. 

• For emergency purposes ONLY drinking water can be found at the Camp Host. 

Trash 

• IF YOU PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT –  

Do not put any garbage in the porta-pots. 

Quiet hours: 3 am – 10 am for any noise louder than normal conversation 

Please Above All: Be courteous to all your neighbors near and far. Please treat the land with respect. 

And above all, have fun and enjoy the skies.