Trigo Mountain Wilderness
5 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Trigo Mountain 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 May, when about 86% 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 86%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Trigo Mountain Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 64% | 64/100 |
| February | 71% | 68/100 |
| March | 68% | 66/100 |
| April | 79% | 74/100 |
| May ★ | 86% | 79/100 |
| June | 86% | 79/100 |
| July | 70% | 67/100 |
| August | 78% | 74/100 |
| September | 86% | 79/100 |
| October | 85% | 78/100 |
| November | 75% | 71/100 |
| December | 65% | 64/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Trigo Mountain 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 Trigo Mountain Wilderness for each.
#1Darkest sky of these staysBest Western Desert Oasis
7.4Well rated(160 reviews)
This desert hotel features a year-round outdoor pool, daily breakfast buffet, and complimentary WiFi in all rooms, with barbecue facilities on-site for evening gatherings. Each air-conditioned room includes a work desk, 40-inch flat-screen TV, and modern amenities like a microwave and coffee-making facilities.
- Sky darkness
- 59/100
- To the spot
- 47.7 km
- Location
- Ehrenberg
#2Hilton Garden Inn Yuma Pivot Point
8.7Very well rated(90 reviews)
This Hilton Garden Inn offers comfortable rooms with modern amenities including work desks, refrigerators, microwaves, and complimentary WiFi, plus an on-site American restaurant and bar. The property features an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub for relaxation during your stay.
- Sky darkness
- 34/100
- To the spot
- 50.4 km
- Location
- Yuma
#3Home2 Suites by Hilton Yuma Pivot Point
8.8Very well rated(139 reviews)
This extended-stay hotel in Yuma features well-appointed suites with full kitchens, spacious seating areas, and modern conveniences like free WiFi and a fitness room. Guests enjoy complimentary American breakfast daily, plus the outdoor pool and comfortable accommodations that make it ideal for relaxed stargazing getaways.
- Sky darkness
- 34/100
- To the spot
- 50.6 km
- Location
- Yuma
More stays nearby
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Coronado Motor Hotel
Darkness: 34/100 · 51 km from Trigo Mountain Wilderness · Yuma
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Rodeway Inn
Darkness: 34/100 · 51.1 km from Trigo Mountain Wilderness
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Live prices around Ehrenberg
Ehrenberg is the closest base to Trigo Mountain 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
- Kofa Wilderness 58.7 km · Sky Score 73/100
- KOFA Pronghorn Protected Area 59.2 km · Sky Score 73/100
- Swansea Wilderness 137.5 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Harquahala Mountains Area of Critical Environmental Concern 139.3 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Harquahala Mountains Wilderness 142.3 km · Sky Score 70/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).