Bluewater Lake State Park

Sky Score 58/100≈ Bortle 3

Bluewater Lake State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 80/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically October, when about 74% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 53/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 58%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Bluewater Lake State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January56%52/100
February63%56/100
March62%56/100
April70%61/100
May73%63/100
June69%60/100
July54%50/100
August58%53/100
September73%63/100
October ★74%64/100
November71%61/100
December61%55/100

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

Where to stay near Bluewater Lake 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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