Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Sky Score 51/100≈ Bortle 3

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a protected area in Texas with a measured darkness of 72/100 (≈ 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 71% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 48/100. 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 Palo Duro Canyon State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January63%51/100
February63%51/100
March61%50/100
April65%52/100
May60%49/100
June61%50/100
July61%50/100
August59%48/100
September ★71%55/100
October70%54/100
November67%53/100
December64%51/100

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

Where to stay near Palo Duro Canyon State Park

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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