Navajo Lake State Park
Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2
Navajo Lake State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest — the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 62/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 63%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Navajo Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 49% | 52/100 |
| February | 59% | 59/100 |
| March | 58% | 59/100 |
| April | 63% | 62/100 |
| May | 68% | 65/100 |
| June | 73% | 69/100 |
| July | 60% | 60/100 |
| August | 63% | 62/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 71/100 |
| October | 72% | 68/100 |
| November | 68% | 65/100 |
| December | 55% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Navajo 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
- Aztec Ruins National Monument — 41.5 km · Sky Score 43/100
- El Vado Lake State Park — 77.3 km · Sky Score 64/100
- De Na Zin Overlook (no access to trail) — 77.4 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Heron Lake State Park — 79.1 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Rio Chama Wilderness Study Area — 84.2 km · Sky Score 66/100