Clover Mountains Wilderness
3 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Clover Mountains Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 92/100 (≈ 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 September, when about 83% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 35/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 83%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Clover Mountains Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 56/100 |
| February | 60% | 62/100 |
| March | 55% | 59/100 |
| April | 68% | 68/100 |
| May | 70% | 70/100 |
| June | 80% | 77/100 |
| July | 69% | 69/100 |
| August | 74% | 73/100 |
| September ★ | 83% | 79/100 |
| October | 78% | 76/100 |
| November | 73% | 72/100 |
| December | 54% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Clover Mountains 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 Clover Mountains Wilderness for each.
67/100sky darkness at this stay
#2Shady Motel
8.8Very well rated(268 reviews)
Shady Motel in Caliente offers clean, comfortable rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and mountain or city views, along with a garden and outdoor seating area perfect for stargazing evenings. The property features picnic and barbecue facilities, providing a relaxing base for exploring nearby attractions.
- Sky darkness
- 65/100
- To the spot
- 31.1 km
- Location
- Caliente
65/100sky darkness at this stay
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Live prices around Caliente
Caliente is the closest base to Clover Mountains 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 Nevada
- Meadow Valley Range Wilderness 46.9 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Delamar Mountains Wilderness 51.6 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Tikaboo Peak 88.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Weepah Spring Wilderness 92.8 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Mount Irish Wilderness 93.7 km · Sky Score 69/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).