Nelson Lake Point
Nelson Lake Point is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 90/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest, the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically May, when about 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 59/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 58%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Nelson Lake Point
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 57/100 |
| February | 61% | 62/100 |
| March | 61% | 62/100 |
| April | 74% | 71/100 |
| May ★ | 78% | 74/100 |
| June | 77% | 74/100 |
| July | 52% | 55/100 |
| August | 58% | 60/100 |
| September | 75% | 72/100 |
| October | 77% | 74/100 |
| November | 71% | 69/100 |
| December | 58% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Nelson Lake Point
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep, stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Forest Lakes Lodge
4.7 km away · Forest Lakes · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Creekside cabins
21.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 88/100
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Best Western Sawmill Inn
22.5 km away · Heber · darkness at hotel: 67/100
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WorldMark Bison Ranch
24.8 km away · darkness at hotel: 71/100
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Nearby spots in Arizona
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- Salome Wilderness 58 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Salt River Canyon Wilderness Area 70.4 km · Sky Score 65/100
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- West Clear Creek Wilderness 75.5 km · Sky Score 65/100