Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness
Little 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 Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27% | 39/100 |
| February | 45% | 52/100 |
| March | 43% | 51/100 |
| April | 54% | 59/100 |
| May | 59% | 63/100 |
| June | 69% | 71/100 |
| July ★ | 84% | 82/100 |
| August | 79% | 78/100 |
| September | 77% | 77/100 |
| October | 70% | 71/100 |
| November | 49% | 55/100 |
| December | 29% | 41/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Little High Rock Canyon 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
65.7 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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The Oasis
65.9 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- High Rock Canyon Wilderness — 15.3 km · Sky Score 61/100
- High Rock Lake Wilderness — 15.8 km · Sky Score 63/100
- East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness — 20.2 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Calico Mountains Wilderness — 28.5 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Pahute Peak Wilderness — 30.9 km · Sky Score 63/100