Baboquivari Peak Wilderness
2 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Baboquivari Peak Wilderness is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 90/100 (≈ 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 May, when about 86% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 32/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 76%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Baboquivari Peak Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 65% | 65/100 |
| February | 67% | 67/100 |
| March | 68% | 67/100 |
| April | 79% | 75/100 |
| May ★ | 86% | 80/100 |
| June | 80% | 75/100 |
| July | 45% | 51/100 |
| August | 56% | 58/100 |
| September | 76% | 72/100 |
| October | 82% | 77/100 |
| November | 70% | 68/100 |
| December | 66% | 65/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Baboquivari 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 Baboquivari Peak Wilderness for each.
#1Darkest sky of these staysRancho de la Osa
9.5Guests love it(2 reviews)
Rancho de la Osa Guest Ranch in Sasabe welcomes you with comfortable, air-conditioned rooms featuring private bathrooms, patios, and fireplaces, plus a lush garden and year-round outdoor pool for relaxation. The property offers outdoor seating areas with scenic views, a bar, and dining options tailored to special dietary needs.
- Sky darkness
- 78/100
- To the spot
- 33.9 km
#2Rancho de la osa
9.5Guests love it(2 reviews)
Rancho de la Osa Guest Ranch in Sasabe offers comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and a patio with fireplace, along with a year-round outdoor swimming pool and lush garden perfect for evening relaxation. Outdoor seating areas provide scenic views and a pleasant atmosphere for stargazing enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat.
- Sky darkness
- 78/100
- To the spot
- 34 km
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Live prices around Pima County
Pima County is the closest base to Baboquivari 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.
Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.
Nearby spots in Arizona
- Saguaro National Park - Tucson Mountain District 67.5 km · Sky Score 45/100
- Ironwood Forest National Monument 71.4 km · Sky Score 56/100
- Saguaro National Park - Rincon Mountain District 98.5 km · Sky Score 48/100
- Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 122.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Casa Grande Ruins National Monument 132.8 km · Sky Score 41/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).