Swansea Wilderness

Sky Score 70/100≈ Bortle 2

2 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Swansea Wilderness is a protected area in Arizona with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ 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: 38/100. 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 Swansea Wilderness

Month	Clear night skies	Sky Score (new moon)
January	61%	61/100
February	68%	66/100
March	65%	64/100
April	76%	72/100
May	82%	76/100
June ★	85%	78/100
July	65%	64/100
August	72%	69/100
September	84%	77/100
October	82%	76/100
November	76%	72/100
December	62%	62/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Swansea 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 Swansea Wilderness for each.

#1Darkest sky of these stays

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: 25.3 km

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61/100sky darkness at this stay

BlueWater Casino and Resort Hotel

Sky darkness: 61/100
To the spot: 38.7 km
Location: Parker

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Live prices around Parker

Parker is the closest base to Swansea 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.

Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.

Nearby spots in Arizona

Aubrey Peak Wilderness 17.9 km · Sky Score 69/100
Rawhide Mountains Wilderness 20.3 km · Sky Score 72/100
Harcuvar Mountains Wilderness 45.1 km · Sky Score 71/100
Tres Alamos Wilderness 60.6 km · Sky Score 70/100
Harquahala Mountains Wilderness 68.7 km · Sky Score 70/100

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