When it comes to a total solar eclipse, especially one that passes directly over Dallas, you can’t count on spontaneity. The city quickly turns into a tourist hotspot, and every spot with a good view of the sky becomes a small open-air space hotel.

Planning a trip to Oregon for the eclipse is like booking tickets to a big music festival: the earlier, the better. So, where to stay if you want to not only see the celestial show, but also immerse yourself in the atmosphere, feel the rhythm of the city, and perhaps discover something more than just an astronomical phenomenon?

Camping within the city limits

City officials have prepared more than 90 tent and RV sites in Roger Jordan Park, right in the city limits of Dallas. These sites are available from Saturday to Monday for the eclipse weekend and include not only space (20 by 30 feet) but also a complete starter kit: a commemorative T-shirt, extra viewing glasses, and information on entertainment in the city. 

The atmosphere is friendly and festive, with neighbors who have the same plans: to watch, enjoy, and discuss.

Private sector

For Dallas residents who have a spare room or an entire guest house, the days of the eclipse are a chance to join in the city’s celebration in their own way. Many are already preparing to rent out their homes through Airbnb, and more details will be available soon. In the meantime, here’s a tip for visitors: check offers in advance, filter by proximity to the city center, and if you find an opportunity to stay in a historic house with a porch and a view of the hills, don’t hesitate.

Winery on the slopes of Eol

Not far from Dallas, on 160 acres of rolling hills, lies a vineyard with panoramic views of the Willamette and Coast Ranges. On the day of the eclipse, this place turns into a natural balcony where the sky fills the entire horizon. They offer special packages that include lodging, breakfast, and, of course, participation in the eclipse party.

It’s hard to imagine a more picturesque place to watch the sun disappear while holding a glass of local pinot noir.

Cider house on the hill

A little higher up the slope, surrounded by apple orchards, you will find a secluded camping site with ten acres of open field above a cider house. This place is above the morning clouds, which is important for those who want to be sure of seeing the sky at the moment of the eclipse. It is quiet, picturesque, and open to all points of the compass—the perfect conditions to escape the noise of the city and tune into the cosmos.

Dry camping in picturesque surroundings

If camping is your style, and you don’t mind waiting a day to shower, consider dry camping sites. Just a few miles from the city center, there are spacious sites (25 by 50 feet) with excellent logistics and proximity to the main route. 

There is no electricity or showers, but the view is unforgettable. Some sites are located on farms and private properties, allowing you to not only stay overnight but also be part of the local community, even if only for a couple of days.

Farm sites with showers

On the eastern outskirts of Dallas, a 60-acre farm with rolling fields offers camping and RV parking in the totality zone. A special feature of this place is the shuttle service to the city center, which allows you to avoid traffic jams and save your energy for the main part of the viewing. This organization is further proof that the eclipse is being taken seriously here and that the guests are being well looked after.

Church camping with a view of the sky

Yes, even churches in Dallas are ready to welcome eclipse guests. Trinity Lutheran Church is opening a site with 53 RV spaces and 15 tent sites right on the church grounds. The location is convenient: it’s not far from the center, and the view of the sky is unobstructed. You can count on a peaceful atmosphere, clean grounds, and respectful neighbors.

A Few Tips to Consider

Planning ahead is a good idea, especially if you choose camping as your accommodation, to make your trip enjoyable and stress-free.

  • Book in advance: Even if camping is not a hotel, places fill up quickly.
  • Check the conditions: Are there toilets, showers, parking, and access to drinking water? All of this is important.
  • Consider transportation: The closer to the city, the higher the traffic density. The possibility of a transfer may be decisive.
  • Bring everything you need: From a folding chair to a thermos of coffee, camping during an eclipse is, first and foremost, about autonomy.

These little things may seem insignificant, but they will determine how comfortable you will be in Dallas during the eclipse.

Eclipse Is a Reason to Visit

Seven minutes on the road, which on a normal day seems like nothing, can stretch to an hour on eclipse day. But the minute of totality will never stretch a second longer. So be prepared: for the sky, for the crowds, for the excitement, for the anticipation.

And wherever you are—under an apple tree, on a hillside, on a church lawn, or in your trailer—you will be part of a rare, large-scale, and truly unifying event. The eclipse isn’t just about the sun and the moon. It’s about the people who look up together on that day.