Hovenweep National Monument

Sky Score 64/100≈ Bortle 2

5 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Hovenweep National Monument is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ 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 June, when about 76% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 32/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 77%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Hovenweep National Monument

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January53%56/100
February60%61/100
March58%59/100
April65%64/100
May69%67/100
June ★76%72/100
July62%62/100
August66%65/100
September77%72/100
October72%69/100
November71%68/100
December57%58/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Hovenweep National Monument: 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 Hovenweep National Monument for each.

82/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Bluff Dwellings Resort

Sky darkness
82/100
To the spot
52.6 km
Location
Bluff
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80/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Canyon Wren Bed and Breakfast

Sky darkness
80/100
To the spot
53.6 km
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61/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Arch Canyon Inn

Sky darkness
61/100
To the spot
53.4 km
Location
Blanding
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More stays nearby

  • Rodeway Inn & Suites

    Darkness: 61/100 · 53.5 km from Hovenweep National Monument · Blanding

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  • Prospector Motor Lodge

    Darkness: 61/100 · 53.6 km from Hovenweep National Monument · Blanding

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Live prices around Bluff

Bluff is the closest base to Hovenweep National Monument 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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Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).