Beehives Domes
location_onAccident, Md.
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The seven domes here have a clear wall and skylights so you can fall asleep under the stars—without being exposed to the elements. The rural area has minimal light pollution, meaning good stargazing conditions. Private bathrooms and saunas plus a sleek kitchenette keep the experience squarely in glamping territory.
Drive time from DC: Three hours
Coopers Rock State Forest Cabins
location_onBruceton Mills, W. Va.
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This past fall, West Virginia State Parks opened five A-frames with floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights to highlight starry nights. The cabins, intended for charting the constellations, are situated in the dark forest, with telescopes at each abode.
Drive time from DC: Three hours and 15 minutes
Camp Potomac Peak
location_onBerkeley Springs, W. Va.
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When you book the Lodge—a dog-friendly accommodation with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, and kitchen—there’s an extraterrestrial twist: The third bedroom is actually a clear dome on the roof, equipped with a telescope for astronomical pursuits.
Drive time from DC: Two hours
This article appears in the May 2026 issue of Washingtonian.
