Red Fleet State Park
Sky Score 52/100≈ Bortle 3
Red Fleet State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 76/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 59/100. 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 Red Fleet State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 48% | 44/100 |
| February | 54% | 48/100 |
| March | 49% | 45/100 |
| April | 55% | 49/100 |
| May | 55% | 48/100 |
| June | 68% | 56/100 |
| July | 67% | 56/100 |
| August | 72% | 59/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 61/100 |
| October | 67% | 56/100 |
| November | 59% | 51/100 |
| December | 48% | 45/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Red Fleet State Park
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
- Steinaker State Park 10.8 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Dinosaur National Monument 44.4 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area 65.3 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Starvation State Park 98.8 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Winter Ridge Wilderness Study Area 112.7 km · Sky Score 64/100