Percha Dam State Park
Sky Score 59/100≈ Bortle 3
Percha Dam State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 79/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically May, when about 82% 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 55%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Percha Dam State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 66% | 58/100 |
| February | 68% | 59/100 |
| March | 66% | 57/100 |
| April | 76% | 64/100 |
| May ★ | 82% | 67/100 |
| June | 69% | 59/100 |
| July | 54% | 50/100 |
| August | 55% | 50/100 |
| September | 72% | 62/100 |
| October | 74% | 63/100 |
| November | 70% | 60/100 |
| December | 66% | 57/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Percha Dam 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
- Caballo Lake State Park — 14.6 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Emory Pass Vista — 43 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Fray Cristobal Mountain Overlook — 44.1 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Leasburg Dam State Park — 54.7 km · Sky Score 51/100
- Aldo Leopold Wilderness — 61.3 km · Sky Score 67/100