Hovenweep National Monument
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
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 56/100 |
| February | 60% | 61/100 |
| March | 58% | 59/100 |
| April | 65% | 64/100 |
| May | 69% | 67/100 |
| June ★ | 76% | 72/100 |
| July | 62% | 62/100 |
| August | 66% | 65/100 |
| September | 77% | 72/100 |
| October | 72% | 69/100 |
| November | 71% | 68/100 |
| December | 57% | 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
80/100sky darkness at this stay
61/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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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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Nearby spots in Utah
- Bears Ears National Monument 73.5 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Muley Point Overlook 87.6 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Natural Bridges National Monument 96.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Cheesebox Canyon Wilderness Study Area 104.3 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Druid Arch Viewpoint 111 km · Sky Score 67/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).