East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness
Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2
East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ 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 83% 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 78%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29% | 41/100 |
| February | 45% | 53/100 |
| March | 43% | 51/100 |
| April | 54% | 59/100 |
| May | 58% | 63/100 |
| June | 68% | 70/100 |
| July ★ | 83% | 81/100 |
| August | 78% | 78/100 |
| September | 77% | 76/100 |
| October | 69% | 71/100 |
| November | 48% | 55/100 |
| December | 30% | 41/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness
No lodging within 80 km, this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in Nevada
- High Rock Canyon Wilderness 7.2 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness 20.2 km · Sky Score 62/100
- High Rock Lake Wilderness 25.9 km · Sky Score 63/100
- North Black Rock Range Wilderness 26.6 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Instant Study Area 34.7 km · Sky Score 62/100