Michigan's largest amateur star party.

The 2026 Great Lakes Star Gaze will be help from September 10th - 13th at the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center.

The center is located at 7142 Ocqueoc Lake Rd, Millersburg, MI 49759. This location has Bortle 2 skies, bunk houses, bathroom facilities and access to power. The men's and women's bath houses have showers and running water sinks and toilets. These are located near the observing field. The bunk houses have bunk beds but you would still need to bring bedding.

We have expanded our registration and now have a camping option. Tent camping is available on the property where designated, along with separate registration for bunk house lodging. Space is limited in the bunk houses, so be prepared to to brave the weather if it turns on us.

The facility does NOT allow generators or any RV, trailer, or camper set up. Tents or bunk houses only for now, but we're working on this for the future. There are cabins and hotels/motels within 20 minutes around Black Lake and in Rogers City. There is also Ocqueoc Cabins and Campsites within 10 minutes on 23, but they have limited availability.

Thank you for over twenty years of planets, galaxies, mud, prizes, fun, and dark skies! We've enjoyed so many moments with you and are excited for the 2026 star party. Check out our Facebook page for recent updates and pictures. If you have pictures to share, please message us on Facebook.

Mail in registration is currently CLOSED. Check back in the late spring.

Note the the 2025 star party is at the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center in Millersburg, MI (not in Gladiwn). Location and dark skies are the main attraction of this star party. Gladwin, MI is a central location that provides excellent observing without traveling hours into Northern Michigan. Limiting magnitudes are estimated to be around 6.5 at zenith with some minor light domes from the cities of Mt. Pleasant and Midland, some 30 miles away. This is a star party for the astronomer who loves to observe and mingle with other astronomers. Some practical and interesting talks are scheduled to enhance your weekend experience.

The GLSG star party will be held at the Ocqueoc Outdoor Center in Millersburg, MI. The address is 7142 Ocqueoc Lake Road, Millersburg, MI 49759. Once on Ocqueoc Road follow the brown signs.