Thousand Creek Gorge Viewpoint
Sky Score 61/100≈ Bortle 2
Thousand Creek Gorge Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint 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: 76/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 77%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Thousand Creek Gorge Viewpoint
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29% | 41/100 |
| February | 44% | 52/100 |
| March | 43% | 51/100 |
| April | 52% | 58/100 |
| May | 56% | 61/100 |
| June | 66% | 68/100 |
| July ★ | 83% | 81/100 |
| August | 77% | 77/100 |
| September | 76% | 76/100 |
| October | 67% | 69/100 |
| November | 46% | 54/100 |
| December | 31% | 42/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Thousand Creek Gorge Viewpoint
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
- Pine Forest Range Wilderness — 31.6 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Pueblo Mountains Wilderness Study Area — 34.2 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Instant Study Area — 39.7 km · Sky Score 62/100
- North Black Rock Range Wilderness — 50.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Sheldon Contiguous Wilderness Study Area — 54.2 km · Sky Score 59/100