High Rock Lake Wilderness
High Rock Lake 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 83% 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 Lake Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31% | 42/100 |
| February | 47% | 54/100 |
| March | 45% | 53/100 |
| April | 56% | 61/100 |
| May | 60% | 64/100 |
| June | 70% | 71/100 |
| July ★ | 83% | 81/100 |
| August | 79% | 78/100 |
| September | 77% | 77/100 |
| October | 71% | 72/100 |
| November | 52% | 58/100 |
| December | 33% | 44/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near High Rock Lake 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
63.5 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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The Oasis
63.8 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Pahute Peak Wilderness — 15.2 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness — 15.8 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area — 16.1 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Calico Mountains Wilderness — 20.7 km · Sky Score 64/100
- High Rock Canyon Wilderness — 25.2 km · Sky Score 61/100