Santa Rosa Lake State Park
Sky Score 53/100≈ Bortle 3
Santa Rosa Lake State Park is a protected area in New Mexico with a measured darkness of 73/100 (≈ Bortle 3), 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 September, when about 73% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 49/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 59%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Santa Rosa Lake State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 62% | 51/100 |
| February | 67% | 54/100 |
| March | 65% | 52/100 |
| April | 71% | 56/100 |
| May | 68% | 55/100 |
| June | 64% | 52/100 |
| July | 60% | 49/100 |
| August | 59% | 49/100 |
| September ★ | 73% | 57/100 |
| October | 71% | 56/100 |
| November | 69% | 55/100 |
| December | 65% | 53/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Santa Rosa 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
- Sumner Lake State Park 53.6 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Conchas Lake State Park 61.7 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Villanueva State Park 66.8 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Sabinoso Wilderness 68.2 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Storrie Lake State Park 85.6 km · Sky Score 48/100