Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 66/100 (≈ Bortle 4), a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically September, when about 85% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 26/100. 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 Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 41/100 |
| February | 65% | 47/100 |
| March | 59% | 44/100 |
| April | 70% | 50/100 |
| May | 74% | 52/100 |
| June | 81% | 56/100 |
| July | 72% | 51/100 |
| August | 76% | 53/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 58/100 |
| October | 80% | 55/100 |
| November | 74% | 52/100 |
| December | 56% | 43/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Spring Mountains National Recreation Area: 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 Spring Mountains National Recreation Area for each.
62/100sky darkness at this stay
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50/100sky darkness at this stay
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Best Western Pahrump Oasis
Darkness: 50/100 · 22.8 km from Spring Mountains National Recreation Area · Pahrump
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Darkness: 50/100 · 23.1 km from Spring Mountains National Recreation Area · Pahrump
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Pahrump Nugget Hotel and Casino
Darkness: 50/100 · 23.3 km from Spring Mountains National Recreation Area · Pahrump
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Red Rock Resort
Darkness: 4/100 · 35.4 km from Spring Mountains National Recreation Area · Las Vegas
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Element Las Vegas Summerline
Darkness: 4/100 · 37.1 km from Spring Mountains National Recreation Area · Las Vegas
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Live prices around Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the closest base to Spring Mountains National Recreation Area 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
- Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument 43 km · Sky Score 39/100
- Lake Mead Viewpoint 106.4 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs 107.6 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Fire Canyon Overlook 112.5 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Avi Kwa Ame National Monument 114.9 km · Sky Score 64/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).