Amistad National Recreation Area

Sky Score 47/100≈ Bortle 4

Amistad National Recreation Area is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 69/100 (≈ 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 July, when about 68% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 50/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 66%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Amistad National Recreation Area

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January57%45/100
February55%44/100
March52%42/100
April55%44/100
May53%43/100
June66%50/100
July ★68%51/100
August66%50/100
September65%50/100
October65%50/100
November54%44/100
December55%44/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Amistad National Recreation Area

Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep, stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.

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