Wall Canyon Wilderness Study Area
Wall Canyon Wilderness Study Area 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 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 79/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 80%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Wall Canyon Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25% | 38/100 |
| February | 43% | 51/100 |
| March | 41% | 50/100 |
| April | 53% | 59/100 |
| May | 59% | 63/100 |
| June | 69% | 71/100 |
| July ★ | 85% | 83/100 |
| August | 80% | 79/100 |
| September | 77% | 76/100 |
| October | 69% | 71/100 |
| November | 45% | 53/100 |
| December | 26% | 38/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Wall Canyon Wilderness Study Area
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
77.3 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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The Oasis
77.4 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness — 33.5 km · Sky Score 62/100
- High Rock Canyon Wilderness — 34.1 km · Sky Score 61/100
- East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness — 41 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Buffalo Hills Wilderness Study Area — 48.4 km · Sky Score 64/100
- High Rock Lake Wilderness — 49.2 km · Sky Score 63/100