Bandelier National Monument
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Bandelier National Monument is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 70/100 (≈ Bortle 3), 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 74% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 24/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 74%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Bandelier National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 58% | 46/100 |
| February | 64% | 50/100 |
| March | 62% | 49/100 |
| April | 69% | 53/100 |
| May | 70% | 53/100 |
| June | 66% | 51/100 |
| July | 56% | 45/100 |
| August | 57% | 46/100 |
| September ★ | 74% | 55/100 |
| October | 72% | 54/100 |
| November | 71% | 54/100 |
| December | 64% | 50/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Bandelier 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 Bandelier National Monument for each.
88/100sky darkness at this stay
88/100sky darkness at this stay
61/100sky darkness at this stay
Hampton Inn & Suites Los Alamos White Rock
- Sky darkness
- 61/100
- To the spot
- 11.9 km
- Location
- White Rock
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Cities of Gold Hotel
Darkness: 61/100 · 30.2 km from Bandelier National Monument · Pojoaque
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Holiday Inn Express
Darkness: 60/100 · 12 km from Bandelier National Monument · Los Alamos
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Fe-North
Darkness: 60/100 · 31.4 km from Bandelier National Monument · Santa Fe
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Motel 6 Los Alamos NM
Darkness: 52/100 · 10.8 km from Bandelier National Monument
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Wingate
Darkness: 52/100 · 10.9 km from Bandelier National Monument · Los Alamos
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Live prices around Los Alamos
Los Alamos is the closest base to Bandelier 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 New Mexico
- Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument 16.7 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Jemez National Recreation Area 27.4 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Fenton Lake State Park 37.7 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Cerrillos Hills State Park 41.2 km · Sky Score 55/100
- Hyde Memorial State Park 44.8 km · Sky Score 50/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).