High Rock Canyon Wilderness
Sky Score 61/100≈ Bortle 2
High Rock Canyon 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 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 79%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at High Rock Canyon Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27% | 39/100 |
| February | 44% | 52/100 |
| March | 42% | 50/100 |
| April | 53% | 59/100 |
| May | 59% | 63/100 |
| June | 68% | 70/100 |
| July ★ | 84% | 82/100 |
| August | 79% | 78/100 |
| September | 76% | 76/100 |
| October | 69% | 70/100 |
| November | 47% | 54/100 |
| December | 29% | 41/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near High Rock Canyon Wilderness
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 Nevada
- East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness — 7.2 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness — 15.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- High Rock Lake Wilderness — 25.2 km · Sky Score 63/100
- North Black Rock Range Wilderness — 32.4 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Wall Canyon Wilderness Study Area — 34 km · Sky Score 61/100