Pine Forest Range Wilderness
Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2
Pine Forest Range 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 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 77/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 78%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Pine Forest Range Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 30% | 41/100 |
| February | 46% | 53/100 |
| March | 45% | 52/100 |
| April | 54% | 59/100 |
| May | 58% | 62/100 |
| June | 67% | 69/100 |
| July ★ | 81% | 80/100 |
| August | 78% | 77/100 |
| September | 76% | 76/100 |
| October | 68% | 70/100 |
| November | 50% | 56/100 |
| December | 31% | 42/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Pine Forest Range 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
- Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Instant Study Area — 26.7 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Thousand Creek Gorge Viewpoint — 31.7 km · Sky Score 61/100
- North Black Rock Range Wilderness — 38.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- North Jackson Mountains Wilderness — 39.8 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Pueblo Mountains Wilderness Study Area — 47.5 km · Sky Score 61/100