Caballo Lake State Park
Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2
Caballo Lake State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 86/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically May, when about 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 55/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 56%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Caballo Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 65% | 62/100 |
| February | 68% | 64/100 |
| March | 66% | 63/100 |
| April | 76% | 69/100 |
| May ★ | 81% | 73/100 |
| June | 68% | 64/100 |
| July | 54% | 55/100 |
| August | 56% | 55/100 |
| September | 73% | 67/100 |
| October | 74% | 68/100 |
| November | 70% | 65/100 |
| December | 65% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Caballo 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
- Percha Dam State Park — 14.6 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Fray Cristobal Mountain Overlook — 29.9 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Emory Pass Vista — 44.8 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Elephant Butte Lake State Park — 49.4 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Aldo Leopold Wilderness — 56.6 km · Sky Score 67/100