Apache Kid Wilderness
5 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Apache Kid Wilderness is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 May, when about 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 31/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 71%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Apache Kid Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 62% | 65/100 |
| February | 67% | 68/100 |
| March | 66% | 68/100 |
| April | 74% | 74/100 |
| May ★ | 77% | 76/100 |
| June | 65% | 67/100 |
| July | 51% | 56/100 |
| August | 53% | 58/100 |
| September | 71% | 71/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 70% | 71/100 |
| December | 62% | 65/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Apache Kid 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 Apache Kid Wilderness for each.
85/100sky darkness at this stay
63/100sky darkness at this stay
#3Holiday Inn Express
7.9Well rated(174 reviews)
This comfortable Holiday Inn Express offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi, plus a complimentary American buffet breakfast daily with warm dishes, pastries, and fresh fruit. Located just 2.5 miles from Spaceport America, the property features a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and lounge for guest relaxation.
- Sky darkness
- 59/100
- To the spot
- 55.1 km
- Location
- Truth or Consequences
More stays nearby
Check availability →Comfort Inn & Suites
Darkness: 59/100 · 7.3 Well rated (207 reviews) · 55.2 km from Apache Kid Wilderness · Truth Or Consequences
Check availability →Travelodge by Wyndham
Darkness: 59/100 · 7.9 Well rated (174 reviews) · 55.2 km from Apache Kid Wilderness · Truth or Consequences
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Live prices around Truth or Consequences
Truth or Consequences is the closest base to Apache Kid 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 New Mexico
- Elephant Butte Lake State Park 37 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Fray Cristobal Mountain Overlook 46.8 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Jornada del Muerto Wilderness Study Area 56.7 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Continental Divide Wilderness Study Area 58.4 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Caballo Lake State Park 71.5 km · Sky Score 64/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).