Rawhide Mountains Wilderness
Rawhide Mountains Wilderness is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest — the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically June, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 71/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 72%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Rawhide Mountains Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 61% | 63/100 |
| February | 68% | 68/100 |
| March | 65% | 66/100 |
| April | 76% | 74/100 |
| May | 82% | 79/100 |
| June ★ | 85% | 81/100 |
| July | 65% | 66/100 |
| August | 72% | 72/100 |
| September | 84% | 80/100 |
| October | 82% | 79/100 |
| November | 76% | 74/100 |
| December | 62% | 64/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Rawhide Mountains Wilderness
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep — stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Harbour Inn
45.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 70/100
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The Westward Motel
46.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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Sheffler's Motel
46.9 km away · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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BlueWater Casino and Resort Hotel
58 km away · Parker · darkness at hotel: 61/100
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Copper Sheet Motel
59 km away · darkness at hotel: 59/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Swansea Wilderness — 20.3 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Aubrey Peak Wilderness — 26.3 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness — 27.4 km · Sky Score 71/100
- Arrastra Mountain Wilderness — 30 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Tres Alamos Wilderness — 40.9 km · Sky Score 70/100