Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 51/100 (≈ Bortle 5), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically September, when about 86% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 20/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 86%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 32/100 |
| February | 64% | 36/100 |
| March | 58% | 34/100 |
| April | 70% | 39/100 |
| May | 73% | 40/100 |
| June | 82% | 43/100 |
| July | 71% | 39/100 |
| August | 76% | 41/100 |
| September ★ | 86% | 45/100 |
| October | 80% | 43/100 |
| November | 74% | 41/100 |
| December | 57% | 33/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument: 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 Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument for each.
10/100sky darkness at this stay
6/100sky darkness at this stay
Fairfield Inn & Suites Las Vegas Northwest
- Sky darkness
- 6/100
- To the spot
- 13.5 km
- Location
- Las Vegas
5/100sky darkness at this stay
Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino
- Sky darkness
- 5/100
- To the spot
- 15.1 km
- Location
- Las Vegas
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Hampton
Darkness: 1/100 · 19.2 km from Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument · Las Vegas
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas Summerlin Tech
Darkness: 1/100 · 19.2 km from Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument · Las Vegas
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Sonesta Select Las Vegas Summerlin
Darkness: 0/100 · 21.3 km from Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument · Las Vegas
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My Place Hotel
Darkness: 0/100 · 21.5 km from Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument · North Las Vegas
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Homewood Suites by Hilton North Las Vegas Speedway
Darkness: 0/100 · 21.6 km from Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
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Live prices around Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the closest base to Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument 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
- Spring Mountains National Recreation Area 43 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Atlatl Rock Petroglyphs 66.4 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Fire Canyon Overlook 70.8 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Meadow Valley Range Wilderness 90.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Lake Mead Viewpoint 90.9 km · Sky Score 59/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).