Calico Mountains Wilderness
Calico Mountains Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest, the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically July, when about 84% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 78/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 80%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Calico Mountains Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 34% | 44/100 |
| February | 49% | 55/100 |
| March | 47% | 54/100 |
| April | 57% | 61/100 |
| May | 61% | 64/100 |
| June | 72% | 72/100 |
| July ★ | 84% | 81/100 |
| August | 80% | 78/100 |
| September | 78% | 77/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 54% | 59/100 |
| December | 37% | 46/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Calico Mountains Wilderness
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep, stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Bruno's Motel
43.4 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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The Oasis
43.7 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area 17.7 km · Sky Score 63/100
- High Rock Lake Wilderness 20.7 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Pahute Peak Wilderness 24.2 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Center Camp Plaza 28.2 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness 28.5 km · Sky Score 62/100