Meadow Valley Range Wilderness
5 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Meadow Valley Range 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: 32/100. The moon is 100% lit and above the horizon 100% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 85%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Meadow Valley Range Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 57/100 |
| February | 62% | 64/100 |
| March | 57% | 60/100 |
| April | 69% | 69/100 |
| May | 72% | 71/100 |
| June | 81% | 78/100 |
| July | 70% | 70/100 |
| August | 75% | 74/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 81/100 |
| October | 79% | 77/100 |
| November | 74% | 73/100 |
| December | 56% | 59/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Meadow Valley Range 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 Meadow Valley Range Wilderness for each.
#1Darkest sky of these staysSunset View Inn
7.9Well rated(484 reviews)
Sunset View Inn is a family-operated motel in Alamo offering air-conditioned rooms with essential amenities including refrigerators, microwaves, and satellite TV, plus free WiFi and private parking. Each room features a private bathroom with shower, and guests can enjoy complimentary coffee and danishes each morning at the front desk, available 24 hours a day.
- Sky darkness
- 76/100
- To the spot
- 50 km
- Location
- Alamo
71/100sky darkness at this stay
#3Moapa Hotel
5.4(86 reviews)
Moapa Hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned aparthotel rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and practical amenities like work desks and refrigerators, plus an on-site restaurant serving Mexican cuisine. Located 29 miles from Valley of Fire State Park, it provides a convenient base for exploring the region.
- Sky darkness
- 65/100
- To the spot
- 44.9 km
- Location
- Moapa
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North Shore Inn at Lake Mead
Darkness: 62/100 · 60.5 km from Meadow Valley Range Wilderness · Overton
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite
Darkness: 43/100 · 61.1 km from Meadow Valley Range Wilderness · Mesquite
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Live prices around Moapa
Moapa is the closest base to Meadow Valley Range 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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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Delamar Mountains Wilderness 19 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Clover Mountains Wilderness 47 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Tikaboo Peak 65.1 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Fire Canyon Overlook 69 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs 71.4 km · Sky Score 61/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).