Bull Mountain Wilderness Study Area
3 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Bull Mountain Wilderness Study Area is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 September, when about 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 34/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 80%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Bull Mountain Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55% | 59/100 |
| February | 59% | 63/100 |
| March | 58% | 61/100 |
| April | 65% | 67/100 |
| May | 68% | 69/100 |
| June | 75% | 75/100 |
| July | 66% | 67/100 |
| August | 70% | 71/100 |
| September ★ | 80% | 78/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 71% | 71/100 |
| December | 59% | 62/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Bull Mountain Wilderness Study Area: 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 Bull Mountain Wilderness Study Area for each.
#1Darkest sky of these staysCathedral Valley Inn
8.4Very well rated(508 reviews)
Cathedral Valley Inn offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi and Smart TVs, a seasonal outdoor pool, hot tub, and complimentary continental breakfast, all surrounded by Utah's stunning desert landscape. The unique bentonite hills right behind the inn are perfect for walks and stargazing, while Capitol Reef National Park's world-class hiking and scenic drives are just a short drive away.
- Sky darkness
- 93/100
- To the spot
- 33.9 km
- Location
- Caineville
92/100sky darkness at this stay
76/100sky darkness at this stay
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Live prices around Caineville
Caineville is the closest base to Bull Mountain Wilderness Study Area 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 Utah
- Mount Ellen-Blue Hills Wilderness Study Area 16.9 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Burr Point Overlook 23.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Mount Hillers Wilderness Study Area 26.8 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Mount Pennell Wilderness Study Area 30.2 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Fiddler Butte Wilderness Study Area 33.9 km · Sky Score 68/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).