Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs
4 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 80/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 31/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 85%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 50/100 |
| February | 64% | 57/100 |
| March | 58% | 53/100 |
| April | 70% | 60/100 |
| May | 74% | 63/100 |
| June | 83% | 69/100 |
| July | 70% | 61/100 |
| August | 74% | 63/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 70/100 |
| October | 80% | 67/100 |
| November | 74% | 63/100 |
| December | 57% | 52/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs: 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 Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs for each.
88/100sky darkness at this stay
#2Moapa Hotel
5.4(86 reviews)
Moapa Hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned aparthotel rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and practical amenities like work desks and refrigerators, plus an on-site restaurant serving Mexican cuisine. Located 29 miles from Valley of Fire State Park, it provides a convenient base for exploring the region.
- Sky darkness
- 65/100
- To the spot
- 27 km
- Location
- Moapa
62/100sky darkness at this stay
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Plaza Motel
Darkness: 60/100 · 16.1 km from Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs · Overton
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Live prices around Overton
Overton is the closest base to Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs 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 Nevada
- Fire Canyon Overlook 5.4 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Gold Butte National Monument 32.2 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Jumbo Springs Wilderness 43.6 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument 66.3 km · Sky Score 39/100
- Meadow Valley Range Wilderness 71.4 km · Sky Score 69/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).