Rawhide Mountains Wilderness

Sky Score 72/100≈ Bortle 2

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

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January61%63/100
February68%68/100
March65%66/100
April76%74/100
May82%79/100
June ★85%81/100
July65%66/100
August72%72/100
September84%80/100
October82%79/100
November76%74/100
December62%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

#1Darkest sky of these stays

The Westward Motel

Sky darkness
72/100
To the spot
46.8 km
Harbour Inn#3

Harbour 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

More stays nearby

  • 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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Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).