Deep Creek Mountains Wilderness Study Area
Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2
Deep Creek Mountains Wilderness Study Area is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest, the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically September, when about 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 72/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 72%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Deep Creek Mountains Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 44% | 52/100 |
| February | 54% | 59/100 |
| March | 49% | 55/100 |
| April | 60% | 63/100 |
| May | 56% | 60/100 |
| June | 68% | 69/100 |
| July | 68% | 69/100 |
| August | 72% | 72/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 76/100 |
| October | 71% | 71/100 |
| November | 62% | 65/100 |
| December | 48% | 54/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Deep Creek Mountains Wilderness Study Area
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
- Scotts Basin Wilderness Study Area 1 km · Sky Score 64/100
- Fish Springs Wilderness Study Area 41.3 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Swasey Mountain Wilderness Study Area 71 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Conger Mountain Wilderness Study Area 71.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Howell Peak Wilderness Study Area 78.8 km · Sky Score 67/100