Mount Grafton Wilderness
Mount Grafton Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 82% 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 76%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Mount Grafton Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 45% | 52/100 |
| February | 56% | 60/100 |
| March | 52% | 57/100 |
| April | 63% | 66/100 |
| May | 62% | 65/100 |
| June | 75% | 74/100 |
| July | 71% | 71/100 |
| August | 76% | 75/100 |
| September ★ | 82% | 79/100 |
| October | 75% | 74/100 |
| November | 66% | 68/100 |
| December | 50% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Mount Grafton 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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Ely KOA Journey
55.8 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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Motel 6 Ely
59.5 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 53/100
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
59.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 53/100
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
59.5 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 53/100
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Ramada Ely
60 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 56/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Fortification Range Wilderness — 29.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Far South Egans Wilderness — 30.2 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Highland Ridge Wilderness — 44.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Great Basin National Park — 49.8 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Mather Overlook — 52.6 km · Sky Score 65/100