Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Sky Score 47/100≈ Bortle 4
Dead Horse Ranch State Park is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 63/100 (≈ 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 June, when about 81% 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 63%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Dead Horse Ranch State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 40/100 |
| February | 63% | 44/100 |
| March | 59% | 42/100 |
| April | 73% | 49/100 |
| May | 78% | 52/100 |
| June ★ | 81% | 53/100 |
| July | 58% | 42/100 |
| August | 63% | 44/100 |
| September | 78% | 52/100 |
| October | 78% | 52/100 |
| November | 72% | 49/100 |
| December | 59% | 42/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Dead Horse Ranch 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 Arizona
- Tuzigoot National Monument 2.6 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Red Rock State Park 18.3 km · Sky Score 55/100
- Montezuma Castle National Monument 24.2 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Slide Rock State Park 31.9 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Wet Beaver Wilderness 39.5 km · Sky Score 65/100