Elephant Hill
5 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Elephant Hill is a scenic viewpoint 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 78% 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 78%. 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: 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 Elephant Hill for each.
90/100sky darkness at this stay
#2Domes at Canyonlands
9.0Guests love it(72 reviews)
Domes at Canyonlands offers comfortable accommodations with air-conditioning, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms, along with a beautiful garden and outdoor fireplace perfect for stargazing evenings. The property features free WiFi and on-site parking, with picnic spots and seating areas to enjoy the night sky.
- Sky darkness
- 72/100
- To Elephant Hill
- 50 km
- Location
- Montucello
58/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Inn at the Canyons
Darkness: 58/100 · 51.1 km from Elephant Hill · Monticello
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Canyonlands Motor Inn
Darkness: 58/100 · 51.4 km from Elephant Hill · Monticello
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Live prices around Monticello
Monticello is the closest base to Elephant Hill 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
- Druid Arch Viewpoint 5 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Canyonlands National Park 15.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Gypsum Canyon Overlook 23.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Dark Canyon ISA Complex 31 km · Sky Score 68/100
- French Spring-Happy Canyon Wilderness Study Area 36.9 km · Sky Score 68/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).