Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Sky Score 47/100≈ Bortle 4
Dead Horse Ranch State Park is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 63/100 (≈ Bortle 4) — a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically June, when about 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 44/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 63%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Dead Horse Ranch State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 40/100 |
| February | 63% | 44/100 |
| March | 59% | 42/100 |
| April | 73% | 49/100 |
| May | 78% | 52/100 |
| June ★ | 81% | 53/100 |
| July | 58% | 42/100 |
| August | 63% | 44/100 |
| September | 78% | 52/100 |
| October | 78% | 52/100 |
| November | 72% | 49/100 |
| December | 59% | 42/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Dead Horse Ranch State Park
No lodging within 80 km — this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in Arizona
- Tuzigoot National Monument — 2.6 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Red Rock State Park — 18.3 km · Sky Score 55/100
- Montezuma Castle National Monument — 24.2 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Slide Rock State Park — 31.9 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Wet Beaver Wilderness — 39.5 km · Sky Score 65/100