Crystal Canyon Viewpoint
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Crystal Canyon Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 31/100. The moon is 100% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 82%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Crystal Canyon Viewpoint
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 51% | 56/100 |
| February | 60% | 62/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 70% | 70/100 |
| May | 74% | 73/100 |
| June ★ | 81% | 78/100 |
| July | 64% | 65/100 |
| August | 67% | 68/100 |
| September | 82% | 78/100 |
| October | 77% | 75/100 |
| November | 72% | 71/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Crystal Canyon Viewpoint: 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 Crystal Canyon Viewpoint for each.
93/100sky darkness at this stay
90/100sky darkness at this stay
#3Maswik Lodge
8.6Very well rated(136 reviews)
Maswik Lodge sits within Grand Canyon Village, just steps from the South Rim with easy access to hiking trails, Hopi House, and Kolb Studio. The lodge offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, a family-friendly restaurant serving American cuisine, and outdoor spaces including a fireplace and seating area.
- Sky darkness
- 85/100
- To the spot
- 22.5 km
- Location
- Grand Canyon Village
More stays nearby
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Yavapai Lodge
Darkness: 85/100 · 22.9 km from Crystal Canyon Viewpoint · Grand Canyon
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Thunderbird Lodge
Darkness: 83/100 · 22.2 km from Crystal Canyon Viewpoint · Grand Canyon
Check availability →El Tovar Hotel
Darkness: 83/100 · 5.8 (8 reviews) · 22.2 km from Crystal Canyon Viewpoint · Grand Canyon
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Kachina Lodge
Darkness: 83/100 · 22.2 km from Crystal Canyon Viewpoint
Check availability →Bright Angel Lodge
Darkness: 83/100 · 8.2 Very well rated (14 reviews) · 22.2 km from Crystal Canyon Viewpoint
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Live prices around Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon is the closest base to Crystal Canyon Viewpoint 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
- Point Sublime 8 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Havasupai Point 15.8 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Fire Point 18.7 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Phantom Overlook 18.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Walhalla Overlook 26.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).