Gold Butte National Monument
3 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Gold Butte National Monument is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ 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 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 34/100. 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 Gold Butte National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 56/100 |
| February | 64% | 62/100 |
| March | 58% | 58/100 |
| April | 70% | 67/100 |
| May | 74% | 70/100 |
| June | 83% | 76/100 |
| July | 71% | 67/100 |
| August | 74% | 70/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 77/100 |
| October | 80% | 74/100 |
| November | 74% | 70/100 |
| December | 57% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Gold Butte National Monument: 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 Gold Butte National Monument for each.
88/100sky darkness at this stay
62/100sky darkness at this stay
60/100sky darkness at this stay
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Live prices around Overton
Overton is the closest base to Gold Butte National Monument 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
- Jumbo Springs Wilderness 26.1 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Fire Canyon Overlook 28.5 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs 32.2 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Meadow Valley Range Wilderness 85.4 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Lake Mead Viewpoint 90.9 km · Sky Score 59/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).