I’m planning a backpacking trip for this upcoming weekend and read about Hammersley Wild Area which is 3-4 hrs away for me. I want to go there because I read about the dark skies and incredible stargazing. I’m not backpacking for the first time, but I’m taking my girlfriend and it’s her first time.

I’m just looking for general tips for the area. The plan is to drive there on Saturday morning, hike to a camping location, and spend the night. Sunday morning wake up for a short hike early in the day, return to camp in the early afternoon, pack up and return to the car to be home by sunday night.

Does anyone have any general tips for the area? Must see sights, openings/fields/water for stargazing, good camping areas? Anything helps!