High Rock Canyon Wilderness
Sky Score 61/100≈ Bortle 2
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 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 79%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at High Rock Canyon Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27% | 39/100 |
| February | 44% | 52/100 |
| March | 42% | 50/100 |
| April | 53% | 59/100 |
| May | 59% | 63/100 |
| June | 68% | 70/100 |
| July ★ | 84% | 82/100 |
| August | 79% | 78/100 |
| September | 76% | 76/100 |
| October | 69% | 70/100 |
| November | 47% | 54/100 |
| December | 29% | 41/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near 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
- East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness 7.2 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness 15.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- High Rock Lake Wilderness 25.2 km · Sky Score 63/100
- North Black Rock Range Wilderness 32.4 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Wall Canyon Wilderness Study Area 34 km · Sky Score 61/100