Government Peak Wilderness
Government Peak Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ 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 September, when about 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 73/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 73%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Government Peak Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 42% | 50/100 |
| February | 55% | 60/100 |
| March | 49% | 56/100 |
| April | 62% | 65/100 |
| May | 58% | 63/100 |
| June | 71% | 72/100 |
| July | 69% | 71/100 |
| August | 73% | 74/100 |
| September ★ | 80% | 79/100 |
| October | 72% | 73/100 |
| November | 62% | 65/100 |
| December | 46% | 53/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Government Peak 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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Border Inn
51.7 km away · Baker · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Silver Jack Inn
55.9 km away · Baker · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Stargazer Inn
56.1 km away · Baker · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites
65.3 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 54/100
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Prospector Hotel and Casino
65.4 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 54/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Mount Moriah Wilderness — 24 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Mather Overlook — 55.4 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Becky Peak Wilderness — 62.2 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Great Basin National Park — 63.7 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Highland Ridge Wilderness — 81.1 km · Sky Score 67/100