Calico Mountains Wilderness
Calico Mountains Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 July, when about 84% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 78/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 80%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Calico Mountains Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 34% | 44/100 |
| February | 49% | 55/100 |
| March | 47% | 54/100 |
| April | 57% | 61/100 |
| May | 61% | 64/100 |
| June | 72% | 72/100 |
| July ★ | 84% | 81/100 |
| August | 80% | 78/100 |
| September | 78% | 77/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 54% | 59/100 |
| December | 37% | 46/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Calico 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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Bruno's Motel
43.4 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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The Oasis
43.7 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area — 17.7 km · Sky Score 63/100
- High Rock Lake Wilderness — 20.7 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Pahute Peak Wilderness — 24.2 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Center Camp Plaza — 28.2 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness — 28.5 km · Sky Score 62/100