Tonto National Monument
Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2
Tonto National Monument is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 84/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically May, when about 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 55/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 57%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Tonto National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55% | 54/100 |
| February | 63% | 59/100 |
| March | 63% | 59/100 |
| April | 75% | 67/100 |
| May ★ | 80% | 71/100 |
| June | 78% | 69/100 |
| July | 51% | 51/100 |
| August | 57% | 55/100 |
| September | 74% | 66/100 |
| October | 80% | 70/100 |
| November | 71% | 64/100 |
| December | 59% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Tonto National Monument
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
- Salome Wilderness — 20.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Salt River Canyon Wilderness Area — 29.2 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Sierra Ancha Wilderness — 30 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Mazatzal Wilderness — 70.6 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Nelson Lake Point — 78.5 km · Sky Score 66/100