Dead Horse Point State Park
Sky Score 61/100≈ Bortle 2
Dead Horse Point State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 85/100 (≈ Bortle 2), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 64/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 70%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Dead Horse Point State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 54/100 |
| February | 59% | 57/100 |
| March | 56% | 55/100 |
| April | 62% | 59/100 |
| May | 64% | 60/100 |
| June | 74% | 67/100 |
| July | 65% | 61/100 |
| August | 70% | 64/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 70/100 |
| October | 72% | 66/100 |
| November | 68% | 63/100 |
| December | 57% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Dead Horse Point State Park
No lodging within 80 km, this is true wilderness. Plan to camp, or base yourself in the nearest gateway town and drive out for the night.
Nearby spots in Utah
- Utahraptor State Park 23.6 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Arches National Park 27.1 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Maze District 33.8 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Canyonlands National Park 35.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Horseshoe Canyon (North) Wilderness Study Area 38.1 km · Sky Score 67/100