Elephant Hill
Elephant Hill is a scenic viewpoint 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: 70/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 70%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Elephant Hill
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 59/100 |
| February | 59% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 63% | 66/100 |
| May | 66% | 67/100 |
| June | 75% | 74/100 |
| July | 65% | 67/100 |
| August | 70% | 70/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 77/100 |
| October | 72% | 72/100 |
| November | 69% | 70/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Elephant Hill
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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Glamping Canyonlands
41.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Domes at Canyonlands
50 km away · Montucello · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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Rodeway Inn & Suites
51 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Inn at the Canyons
51.1 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Canyonlands Motor Inn
51.4 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Druid Arch Viewpoint 5 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Confluence Overlook 6.8 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Canyonlands National Park 15.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Maze District 21.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Gypsum Canyon Overlook 23.3 km · Sky Score 68/100