Storrie Lake State Park
Sky Score 48/100≈ Bortle 4
Storrie Lake State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 67/100 (≈ Bortle 4) — 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 72% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 44/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 58%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Storrie Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60% | 45/100 |
| February | 64% | 48/100 |
| March | 64% | 48/100 |
| April | 70% | 51/100 |
| May | 66% | 49/100 |
| June | 63% | 47/100 |
| July | 56% | 43/100 |
| August | 58% | 44/100 |
| September ★ | 72% | 52/100 |
| October | 70% | 51/100 |
| November | 70% | 51/100 |
| December | 66% | 49/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Storrie 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
- Fort Union National Monument — 34.1 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Morphy Lake State Park — 34.8 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Kennedy Point — 42.3 km · Sky Score 60/100
- Villanueva State Park — 44.9 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Hyde Memorial State Park — 54.7 km · Sky Score 50/100