Tikaboo Peak
2 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Tikaboo Peak is a scenic viewpoint in Nevada with a measured darkness of 91/100 (≈ 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: 39/100. The moon is 93% lit and above the horizon 92% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 85%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Tikaboo Peak
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 56/100 |
| February | 62% | 64/100 |
| March | 57% | 60/100 |
| April | 68% | 68/100 |
| May | 70% | 69/100 |
| June | 81% | 77/100 |
| July | 71% | 70/100 |
| August | 77% | 74/100 |
| September ★ | 85% | 80/100 |
| October | 79% | 76/100 |
| November | 73% | 71/100 |
| December | 55% | 58/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Tikaboo Peak: 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 Tikaboo Peak 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 Tikaboo Peak
- 18.6 km
- Location
- Alamo
71/100sky darkness at this stay
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Live prices around Alamo
Alamo is the closest base to Tikaboo Peak 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
- Powerlines Overlook 14 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Mount Irish Wilderness 21.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Delamar Mountains Wilderness 46.3 km · Sky Score 70/100
- Area 51 Back Gate 55.1 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Basin and Range National Monument 55.9 km · Sky Score 70/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).