Jumbo Springs Wilderness

Sky Score 70/100≈ Bortle 2

5 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Jumbo Springs 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 85% 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 85%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Jumbo Springs Wilderness

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January54%58/100
February64%66/100
March59%62/100
April70%70/100
May75%74/100
June84%80/100
July71%70/100
August74%73/100
September ★85%81/100
October80%78/100
November74%73/100
December58%61/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Jumbo Springs 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 Jumbo Springs Wilderness for each.

91/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Grand Canyon Western Ranch

Sky darkness
91/100
To the spot
36.7 km

88/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Canyon's End Motel

Sky darkness
88/100
To the spot
24.5 km
Location
Meadview

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Live prices around Meadview

Meadview is the closest base to Jumbo Springs 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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Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).