White Pine Range Wilderness
White Pine Range Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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 81% 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 77%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at White Pine Range Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 42% | 50/100 |
| February | 55% | 59/100 |
| March | 52% | 56/100 |
| April | 64% | 66/100 |
| May | 61% | 63/100 |
| June | 74% | 73/100 |
| July | 73% | 72/100 |
| August | 77% | 75/100 |
| September ★ | 81% | 78/100 |
| October | 75% | 74/100 |
| November | 64% | 65/100 |
| December | 45% | 52/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near White Pine Range Wilderness
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep — stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
- Check availability →
Hotel Nevada
54.2 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 56/100
- Check availability →
Jailhouse Motel
54.2 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 56/100
- Check availability →
Four Sevens Motel
54.3 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 56/100
- Check availability →
Park Vue Motel
54.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 56/100
- Check availability →
Magnuson Hotel Ely
54.8 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 56/100
Booking links are affiliate links — disclosure.
Nearby spots in Nevada
- Currant Mountain Wilderness — 18.2 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Red Mountain Wilderness — 25.3 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Blue Eagle Wilderness Study Area — 55.2 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Park Range Wilderness Study Area — 62.4 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Riordans Well Wilderness Study Area — 65.4 km · Sky Score 69/100