Falls Creek Falls
Falls Creek Falls is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 91/100 (≈ 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 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 75/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 79%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Falls Creek Falls
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 33% | 42/100 |
| February | 46% | 52/100 |
| March | 47% | 53/100 |
| April | 56% | 59/100 |
| May | 58% | 60/100 |
| June | 70% | 69/100 |
| July ★ | 81% | 77/100 |
| August | 79% | 76/100 |
| September | 77% | 74/100 |
| October | 70% | 69/100 |
| November | 54% | 57/100 |
| December | 35% | 43/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Falls Creek Falls
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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Diamond A Motel
55.3 km away · McDermitt · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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McDermitt Motel
55.4 km away · McDermitt · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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White Horse Inn;White Horse Inn & Bar
55.5 km away · McDermitt · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Winnemucca
57.3 km away · Winnemucca · darkness at hotel: 57/100
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Candlewood Suites
57.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 50/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- North Jackson Mountains Wilderness — 63.8 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Water Canyon Overlook — 67.3 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Disaster Peak Wilderness Study Area — 69 km · Sky Score 60/100
- South Jackson Mountains Wilderness — 76.3 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Pine Forest Range Wilderness — 84.5 km · Sky Score 62/100