Rawhide Mountains Wilderness
5 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Rawhide Mountains 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 June, 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 84%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Rawhide Mountains Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 61% | 63/100 |
| February | 68% | 68/100 |
| March | 65% | 66/100 |
| April | 76% | 74/100 |
| May | 82% | 79/100 |
| June ★ | 85% | 81/100 |
| July | 65% | 66/100 |
| August | 72% | 72/100 |
| September | 84% | 80/100 |
| October | 82% | 79/100 |
| November | 76% | 74/100 |
| December | 62% | 64/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Rawhide Mountains 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 Rawhide Mountains Wilderness for each.
72/100sky darkness at this stay
72/100sky darkness at this stay
#3Harbour Inn
8.4Very well rated(177 reviews)
This inn sits conveniently close to Buckskin Mountain State Park and Parker Dam, with suites featuring full kitchens, cable TV, and complimentary beverages. Guests can enjoy on-site barbecue facilities and picnic tables, plus free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
- Sky darkness
- 70/100
- To the spot
- 45.6 km
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BlueWater Casino and Resort Hotel
Darkness: 61/100 · 58 km from Rawhide Mountains Wilderness · Parker
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Copper Sheet Motel
Darkness: 59/100 · 59 km from Rawhide Mountains Wilderness
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Live prices around Parker
Parker is the closest base to Rawhide Mountains 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
- Swansea Wilderness 20.3 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Aubrey Peak Wilderness 26.3 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness 27.4 km · Sky Score 71/100
- Tres Alamos Wilderness 40.9 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Harquahala Mountains Wilderness 52.3 km · Sky Score 70/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).