Caballo Lake State Park
Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2
Caballo Lake State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 86/100 (≈ Bortle 2), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically May, when about 81% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 55/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 56%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Caballo Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 65% | 62/100 |
| February | 68% | 64/100 |
| March | 66% | 63/100 |
| April | 76% | 69/100 |
| May ★ | 81% | 73/100 |
| June | 68% | 64/100 |
| July | 54% | 55/100 |
| August | 56% | 55/100 |
| September | 73% | 67/100 |
| October | 74% | 68/100 |
| November | 70% | 65/100 |
| December | 65% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Caballo Lake State Park
No lodging within 80 km, this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in New Mexico
- Percha Dam State Park 14.6 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Fray Cristobal Mountain Overlook 29.9 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Emory Pass Vista 44.8 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Elephant Butte Lake State Park 49.4 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Aldo Leopold Wilderness 56.6 km · Sky Score 67/100