Kofa Wilderness
5 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Kofa Wilderness is a protected area 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 May, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 39/100. The moon is 93% lit and above the horizon 92% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 83%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Kofa Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 64% | 65/100 |
| February | 70% | 70/100 |
| March | 67% | 68/100 |
| April | 79% | 77/100 |
| May ★ | 85% | 81/100 |
| June | 85% | 81/100 |
| July | 64% | 65/100 |
| August | 73% | 72/100 |
| September | 83% | 79/100 |
| October | 84% | 80/100 |
| November | 75% | 74/100 |
| December | 65% | 66/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Kofa 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 Kofa Wilderness for each.
72/100sky darkness at this stay
#2Super 8 by Wyndham
7.0Well rated(295 reviews)
This comfortable hotel in Quartzsite offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi, along with a complimentary breakfast featuring fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits. A 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff ensure convenient service during your stay.
- Sky darkness
- 59/100
- To the spot
- 51.2 km
- Location
- Quartzsite
#3Best Western Desert Oasis
7.4Well rated(160 reviews)
This desert hotel features a year-round outdoor pool, daily breakfast buffet, and complimentary WiFi in all rooms, with barbecue facilities on-site for evening gatherings. Each air-conditioned room includes a work desk, 40-inch flat-screen TV, and modern amenities like a microwave and coffee-making facilities.
- Sky darkness
- 59/100
- To the spot
- 62.3 km
- Location
- Ehrenberg
More stays nearby
Check availability →Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Wellton
Darkness: 58/100 · 8.4 Very well rated (246 reviews) · 66.6 km from Kofa Wilderness · Wellton
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Desert Motel
Darkness: 57/100 · 65.2 km from Kofa Wilderness
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Live prices around Quartzsite
Quartzsite is the closest base to Kofa 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
- KOFA Pronghorn Protected Area 4 km · Sky Score 73/100
- Trigo Mountain Wilderness 58.7 km · Sky Score 72/100
- Harquahala Mountains Area of Critical Environmental Concern 87.5 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Harquahala Mountains Wilderness 91.1 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness 99.6 km · Sky Score 71/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).