Walhalla Overlook
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Walhalla Overlook is a scenic viewpoint in Arizona with a measured darkness of 91/100 (≈ 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 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 34/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 81%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Walhalla Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 55/100 |
| February | 60% | 62/100 |
| March | 57% | 60/100 |
| April | 70% | 69/100 |
| May | 74% | 72/100 |
| June ★ | 80% | 77/100 |
| July | 62% | 63/100 |
| August | 66% | 66/100 |
| September | 81% | 77/100 |
| October | 76% | 74/100 |
| November | 72% | 70/100 |
| December | 57% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Walhalla Overlook: 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 Walhalla Overlook for each.
90/100sky darkness at this stay
85/100sky darkness at this stay
#3Maswik Lodge
8.6Very well rated(136 reviews)
Maswik Lodge sits within Grand Canyon Village, just steps from the South Rim with easy access to hiking trails, Hopi House, and Kolb Studio. The lodge offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, a family-friendly restaurant serving American cuisine, and outdoor spaces including a fireplace and seating area.
- Sky darkness
- 85/100
- To the spot
- 20.1 km
- Location
- Grand Canyon Village
More stays nearby
Check availability →El Tovar Hotel
Darkness: 83/100 · 5.8 (8 reviews) · 19.4 km from Walhalla Overlook · Grand Canyon
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Kachina Lodge
Darkness: 83/100 · 19.5 km from Walhalla Overlook
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Thunderbird Lodge
Darkness: 83/100 · 19.6 km from Walhalla Overlook · Grand Canyon
Check availability →Bright Angel Lodge
Darkness: 83/100 · 8.2 Very well rated (14 reviews) · 19.7 km from Walhalla Overlook
Check availability →Red Feather Lodge
Darkness: 69/100 · 8.9 Very well rated (577 reviews) · 24.3 km from Walhalla Overlook · Tusayan
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Live prices around Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon is the closest base to Walhalla Overlook 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
- Phantom Overlook 13.8 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Navajo Point 13.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Moran Point 14.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Grandview Point 15.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Crystal Canyon Viewpoint 26.2 km · Sky Score 68/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).