Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
Sky Score 57/100≈ Bortle 2
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ 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 74% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 69/100. 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 Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 41% | 47/100 |
| February | 50% | 53/100 |
| March | 47% | 51/100 |
| April | 53% | 56/100 |
| May | 51% | 54/100 |
| June | 65% | 64/100 |
| July | 68% | 66/100 |
| August | 72% | 69/100 |
| September ★ | 74% | 70/100 |
| October | 62% | 62/100 |
| November | 46% | 51/100 |
| December | 35% | 42/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Flaming Gorge National Recreation 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
- Red Fleet State Park 65.3 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Steinaker State Park 71.8 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Dinosaur National Monument 88.4 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Starvation State Park 136.7 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Rockport State Park 164.6 km · Sky Score 44/100