Red Rock State Park
Sky Score 55/100≈ Bortle 3
Red Rock State Park is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 74/100 (≈ Bortle 3), 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: 52/100. 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 Red Rock State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55% | 47/100 |
| February | 63% | 52/100 |
| March | 60% | 50/100 |
| April | 74% | 59/100 |
| May | 79% | 62/100 |
| June ★ | 81% | 63/100 |
| July | 58% | 49/100 |
| August | 63% | 52/100 |
| September | 79% | 62/100 |
| October | 78% | 61/100 |
| November | 72% | 57/100 |
| December | 59% | 50/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Red Rock 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
- Slide Rock State Park 16.2 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Dead Horse Ranch State Park 18.3 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Tuzigoot National Monument 19.1 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Montezuma Castle National Monument 20.4 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Wet Beaver Wilderness 26.5 km · Sky Score 65/100