Aubrey Peak Wilderness
1 place to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Aubrey Peak Wilderness is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically June, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 34/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 84%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Aubrey Peak Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60% | 60/100 |
| February | 67% | 65/100 |
| March | 63% | 63/100 |
| April | 75% | 71/100 |
| May | 81% | 75/100 |
| June ★ | 85% | 78/100 |
| July | 65% | 64/100 |
| August | 72% | 69/100 |
| September | 84% | 77/100 |
| October | 82% | 76/100 |
| November | 75% | 71/100 |
| December | 62% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Aubrey Peak Wilderness: sleep under a dark sky
We measured the night sky over each stay below, not just over the spot: the darkness score is computed at the hotel's own location, so you know what you'll see from the door. Sorted darkest sky first, with the distance to Aubrey Peak Wilderness for each.
#1Harbour Inn
8.4Very well rated(177 reviews)
This inn sits conveniently close to Buckskin Mountain State Park and Parker Dam, with suites featuring full kitchens, cable TV, and complimentary beverages. Guests can enjoy on-site barbecue facilities and picnic tables, plus free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
- Sky darkness
- 70/100
- To the spot
- 33 km
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Live prices around Mohave County
Mohave County is the closest base to Aubrey Peak Wilderness with rooms to book. The map shows everything available there right now, including the hotels, apartments and cabins we do not rate. Use the stays above when darkness decides, use the map when price or availability does.
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Nearby spots in Arizona
- Swansea Wilderness 17.9 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Rawhide Mountains Wilderness 26.3 km · Sky Score 72/100
- Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness 53.6 km · Sky Score 71/100
- Tres Alamos Wilderness 58.6 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Harquahala Mountains Wilderness 78.6 km · Sky Score 70/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).