Amistad National Recreation Area

Sky Score 47/100≈ Bortle 4

Amistad National Recreation Area is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 69/100 (≈ 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 July, when about 68% 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 66%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Amistad National Recreation Area

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January57%45/100
February55%44/100
March52%42/100
April55%44/100
May53%43/100
June66%50/100
July ★68%51/100
August66%50/100
September65%50/100
October65%50/100
November54%44/100
December55%44/100

Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Amistad National Recreation Area

Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep — stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.

Booking links are affiliate links — disclosure.

Nearby spots in Texas