Eagle Nest Lake State Park
Sky Score 61/100≈ Bortle 2
Eagle Nest 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 September, when about 73% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 56/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 57%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Eagle Nest Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 56% | 56/100 |
| February | 62% | 60/100 |
| March | 63% | 61/100 |
| April | 68% | 64/100 |
| May | 63% | 61/100 |
| June | 62% | 60/100 |
| July | 54% | 54/100 |
| August | 57% | 57/100 |
| September ★ | 73% | 67/100 |
| October | 70% | 65/100 |
| November | 70% | 65/100 |
| December | 62% | 60/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Eagle Nest 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
- Cimarron Canyon State Park 7.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- B-24 Wing 20.6 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Lovers Leap 24.8 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Coyote Creek State Park 38.5 km · Sky Score 63/100
- La Junta Point 41.5 km · Sky Score 64/100