Elephant Rock
2 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Elephant Rock is a scenic viewpoint in Texas with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies we have rated: the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically May, when about 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 28/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 66%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Elephant Rock
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 65% | 64/100 |
| February | 60% | 61/100 |
| March | 62% | 62/100 |
| April | 72% | 69/100 |
| May ★ | 77% | 72/100 |
| June | 71% | 68/100 |
| July | 66% | 65/100 |
| August | 59% | 60/100 |
| September | 66% | 65/100 |
| October | 73% | 69/100 |
| November | 66% | 65/100 |
| December | 65% | 64/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Elephant Rock: 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 Elephant Rock for each.
88/100sky darkness at this stay
56/100sky darkness at this stay
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Live prices around Presidio
Presidio is the closest base to Elephant Rock 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 Texas
- Would You Hold Still Please 29.5 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Blackwell School National Historic Site 53.5 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Fort Davis National Historic Site 88 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Santa Elena Canyon Overlook 102.1 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Persimmon Gap Draw hike 109.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).