Navajo Lake State Park
Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2
Navajo Lake State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest, the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 62/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 63%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Navajo Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 49% | 52/100 |
| February | 59% | 59/100 |
| March | 58% | 59/100 |
| April | 63% | 62/100 |
| May | 68% | 65/100 |
| June | 73% | 69/100 |
| July | 60% | 60/100 |
| August | 63% | 62/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 71/100 |
| October | 72% | 68/100 |
| November | 68% | 65/100 |
| December | 55% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Navajo 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
- Aztec Ruins National Monument 41.5 km · Sky Score 43/100
- El Vado Lake State Park 77.3 km · Sky Score 64/100
- De Na Zin Overlook (no access to trail) 77.4 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Heron Lake State Park 79.1 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Rio Chama Wilderness Study Area 84.2 km · Sky Score 66/100