Center Camp Plaza
Center Camp Plaza is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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: 77/100. 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 Center Camp Plaza
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 36% | 45/100 |
| February | 51% | 56/100 |
| March | 49% | 54/100 |
| April | 59% | 62/100 |
| May | 62% | 64/100 |
| June | 73% | 72/100 |
| July ★ | 84% | 80/100 |
| August | 80% | 78/100 |
| September | 79% | 76/100 |
| October | 74% | 73/100 |
| November | 57% | 60/100 |
| December | 40% | 48/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Center Camp Plaza
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
17.9 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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The Oasis
18.2 km away · Gerlach · darkness at hotel: 84/100
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