Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 60/100 (≈ Bortle 4), 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 May, when about 82% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 20/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 72%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 68% | 44/100 |
| February | 67% | 44/100 |
| March | 64% | 43/100 |
| April | 76% | 48/100 |
| May ★ | 82% | 51/100 |
| June | 69% | 45/100 |
| July | 54% | 38/100 |
| August | 53% | 37/100 |
| September | 72% | 46/100 |
| October | 75% | 48/100 |
| November | 69% | 45/100 |
| December | 65% | 43/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks 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 Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument for each.
55/100sky darkness at this stay
52/100sky darkness at this stay
44/100sky darkness at this stay
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Casitas de Mesilla
Darkness: 44/100 · 11.7 km from Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
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The Coachlight Inn
Darkness: 35/100 · 11.2 km from Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
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Royal Host Motel
Darkness: 33/100 · 12.1 km from Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
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Budget Inn
Darkness: 33/100 · 12.1 km from Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
Check availability →Comfort Inn & Suites Las Cruces
Darkness: 30/100 · 8.3 Very well rated (325 reviews) · 12.2 km from Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument · Las Cruces
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Live prices around Las Cruces
Las Cruces is the closest base to Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks 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
- Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park 9.2 km · Sky Score 42/100
- Prehistoric Trackways National Monument 13.5 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Leasburg Dam State Park 27.2 km · Sky Score 51/100
- Rockhound State Park 66.8 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Percha Dam State Park 77.8 km · Sky Score 59/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).