Red Rock State Park
Sky Score 55/100≈ Bortle 3
Red Rock State Park is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 74/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — 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: 52/100. 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 Red Rock State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55% | 47/100 |
| February | 63% | 52/100 |
| March | 60% | 50/100 |
| April | 74% | 59/100 |
| May | 79% | 62/100 |
| June ★ | 81% | 63/100 |
| July | 58% | 49/100 |
| August | 63% | 52/100 |
| September | 79% | 62/100 |
| October | 78% | 61/100 |
| November | 72% | 57/100 |
| December | 59% | 50/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Red Rock 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
- Slide Rock State Park — 16.2 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Dead Horse Ranch State Park — 18.3 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Tuzigoot National Monument — 19.1 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Montezuma Castle National Monument — 20.4 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Wet Beaver Wilderness — 26.5 km · Sky Score 65/100