Long Canyon Overlook
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Long Canyon Overlook 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 79% 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 79%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Long Canyon Overlook
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 58/100 |
| February | 58% | 62/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 66% | 67/100 |
| May | 68% | 69/100 |
| June | 75% | 74/100 |
| July | 64% | 66/100 |
| August | 67% | 69/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 77/100 |
| October | 73% | 73/100 |
| November | 71% | 71/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Long Canyon Overlook: 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 Long Canyon Overlook for each.
#1Darkest sky of these staysBoulder Mountain Guest Ranch
8.7Very well rated(205 reviews)
Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch offers family rooms with private balconies and mountain views, alongside a sun terrace and garden perfect for evening stargazing. The property provides a peaceful base for nature exploration, with hiking and cycling opportunities in the surrounding area, plus a family-friendly restaurant serving diverse cuisines.
- Sky darkness
- 92/100
- To the spot
- 23.4 km
- Location
- Boulder
92/100sky darkness at this stay
91/100sky darkness at this stay
Annie's Place Bed & Breakfast
- Sky darkness
- 91/100
- To the spot
- 17.2 km
- Location
- Boulder
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Circle Cliffs Motel
Darkness: 90/100 · 16.3 km from Long Canyon Overlook
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Boulder Mountain Lodge
Darkness: 90/100 · 16.3 km from Long Canyon Overlook
Check availability →Canyon Country Lodge
Darkness: 75/100 · 9.2 Guests love it (379 reviews) · 35.1 km from Long Canyon Overlook · Escalante
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Rainbow Country Bed & Breakfast
Darkness: 75/100 · 35.2 km from Long Canyon Overlook · Escalante
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Canyons Bed and Breakfast
Darkness: 73/100 · 35.5 km from Long Canyon Overlook
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Live prices around Boulder
Boulder is the closest base to Long Canyon Overlook 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.
Prices and availability come from the booking partners shown on the map, and we earn a commission on bookings made through it. Sky darkness is measured only for the stays listed above.
Nearby spots in Utah
- Steep Creek Wilderness Study Area 6.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Steep Creek Overlook 15.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- North Escalante Canyons/The Gulch Instant Study Area 17.1 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Strike Valley Overlook 17.7 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Capitol Reef National Park 18.5 km · Sky Score 67/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).