Mustang Island State Park

Sky Score 34/100≈ Bortle 4

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Mustang Island State Park is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 59/100 (≈ Bortle 4), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically October, when about 61% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 16/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 52%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Mustang Island State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January43%32/100
February42%32/100
March41%31/100
April40%31/100
May44%33/100
June51%36/100
July49%35/100
August50%35/100
September52%36/100
October ★61%40/100
November47%34/100
December43%32/100

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

Where to stay near Mustang Island State Park: 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 Mustang Island State Park for each.

57/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Lively Beach - Resort Condominium

Sky darkness
57/100
To the spot
5.9 km
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54/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Best Western Padre Island

Sky darkness
54/100
To the spot
6.3 km
Location
Corpus Christi
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Live prices around Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi is the closest base to Mustang Island State Park 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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Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).