Lake Mead Viewpoint

Sky Score 59/100≈ Bortle 3

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Lake Mead Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 76/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 29/100. 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 Lake Mead Viewpoint

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January56%49/100
February66%56/100
March61%52/100
April71%58/100
May77%62/100
June84%66/100
July72%59/100
August76%61/100
September ★85%67/100
October81%65/100
November76%61/100
December60%52/100

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

Where to stay near Lake Mead Viewpoint: 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 Lake Mead Viewpoint for each.

83/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Cottonwood Cove Motel

Sky darkness
83/100
To the spot
24.3 km
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42/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Nevada Inn

Sky darkness
42/100
To the spot
31.8 km
Location
Boulder City
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42/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Western Inn

Sky darkness
42/100
To the spot
31.8 km
Location
Boulder City
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Live prices around Boulder City

Boulder City is the closest base to Lake Mead Viewpoint 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).