Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Prehistoric Trackways National Monument is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 64/100 (≈ 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: 22/100. 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 Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 68% | 47/100 |
| February | 67% | 47/100 |
| March | 64% | 46/100 |
| April | 76% | 52/100 |
| May ★ | 82% | 55/100 |
| June | 69% | 48/100 |
| July | 54% | 40/100 |
| August | 53% | 40/100 |
| September | 72% | 49/100 |
| October | 75% | 51/100 |
| November | 69% | 48/100 |
| December | 65% | 46/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Prehistoric Trackways 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 Prehistoric Trackways National Monument for each.
55/100sky darkness at this stay
52/100sky darkness at this stay
33/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
Check availability →The Big Chile Inn
Darkness: 33/100 · 4.5 (34 reviews) · 10.8 km from Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
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Budget Inn
Darkness: 33/100 · 10.8 km from Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
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Western Inn
Darkness: 33/100 · 10.9 km from Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
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Desert Lodge Motel
Darkness: 33/100 · 10.9 km from Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
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Town House Motel
Darkness: 33/100 · 10.9 km from Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
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Live prices around Doña Ana County
Doña Ana County is the closest base to Prehistoric Trackways 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
- Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument 13.5 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Leasburg Dam State Park 13.9 km · Sky Score 51/100
- Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park 15.8 km · Sky Score 42/100
- Percha Dam State Park 67 km · Sky Score 59/100
- White Sands National Park 70.7 km · Sky Score 62/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).