Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park

Sky Score 44/100≈ Bortle 4

Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 65/100 (≈ Bortle 4) — a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically July, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 56/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 84%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January31%29/100
February46%37/100
March41%35/100
April54%41/100
May57%43/100
June75%52/100
July ★85%57/100
August84%57/100
September81%55/100
October73%51/100
November50%39/100
December32%29/100

Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Spooner Lake & Backcountry State Park

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.

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