Brantley Lake State Park
Sky Score 51/100≈ Bortle 4
Brantley Lake State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 69/100 (≈ Bortle 4) — 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: 47/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 61%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Brantley Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 67% | 51/100 |
| February | 64% | 49/100 |
| March | 64% | 49/100 |
| April | 71% | 53/100 |
| May ★ | 75% | 55/100 |
| June | 70% | 52/100 |
| July | 64% | 49/100 |
| August | 61% | 47/100 |
| September | 70% | 52/100 |
| October | 72% | 54/100 |
| November | 68% | 51/100 |
| December | 64% | 49/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Brantley 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.
Nearby spots in New Mexico
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park — 50.8 km · Sky Score 57/100
- amazing view — 70.8 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Brokeoff Mountains Wilderness Study Area — 73.3 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Bottomless Lakes State Park — 86.6 km · Sky Score 53/100
- sacramento camp lookout — 113.1 km · Sky Score 64/100