Bottomless Lakes State Park

Sky Score 53/100≈ Bortle 3

Bottomless Lakes State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 72/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — 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 May, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 50/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 62%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Bottomless Lakes State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January66%52/100
February65%52/100
March64%51/100
April70%55/100
May ★75%57/100
June69%54/100
July64%51/100
August62%50/100
September72%56/100
October72%56/100
November68%54/100
December63%51/100

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

Where to stay near Bottomless Lakes 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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