Santa Rosa Lake State Park
Sky Score 53/100≈ Bortle 3
Santa Rosa Lake State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 73/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — 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 September, when about 73% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 49/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 59%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Santa Rosa Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 62% | 51/100 |
| February | 67% | 54/100 |
| March | 65% | 52/100 |
| April | 71% | 56/100 |
| May | 68% | 55/100 |
| June | 64% | 52/100 |
| July | 60% | 49/100 |
| August | 59% | 49/100 |
| September ★ | 73% | 57/100 |
| October | 71% | 56/100 |
| November | 69% | 55/100 |
| December | 65% | 53/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Santa Rosa 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
- Sumner Lake State Park — 53.6 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Conchas Lake State Park — 61.7 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Villanueva State Park — 66.8 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Sabinoso Wilderness — 68.2 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Storrie Lake State Park — 85.6 km · Sky Score 48/100