Eagle Nest Lake State Park
Sky Score 61/100≈ Bortle 2
Eagle Nest 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 September, when about 73% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 56/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 57%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Eagle Nest Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 56% | 56/100 |
| February | 62% | 60/100 |
| March | 63% | 61/100 |
| April | 68% | 64/100 |
| May | 63% | 61/100 |
| June | 62% | 60/100 |
| July | 54% | 54/100 |
| August | 57% | 57/100 |
| September ★ | 73% | 67/100 |
| October | 70% | 65/100 |
| November | 70% | 65/100 |
| December | 62% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Eagle Nest 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
- Cimarron Canyon State Park — 7.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- B-24 Wing — 20.6 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Lovers Leap — 24.8 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Coyote Creek State Park — 38.5 km · Sky Score 63/100
- La Junta Point — 41.5 km · Sky Score 64/100