Rockport State Park

Sky Score 44/100≈ Bortle 4

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Rockport State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 68/100 (≈ Bortle 4), a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 24/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 75%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Rockport State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January38%34/100
February44%38/100
March43%37/100
April54%43/100
May51%41/100
June66%49/100
July69%51/100
August69%51/100
September ★75%54/100
October64%48/100
November51%41/100
December38%34/100

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

Where to stay near Rockport State Park: 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 Rockport State Park for each.

66/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection

Sky darkness
66/100
To the spot
5.4 km
Location
Wanship

60/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Black Rock Mountain Resort

Sky darkness
60/100
To the spot
11.3 km

55/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

The Prospector

Sky darkness
55/100
To the spot
15 km
Location
Park City

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Live prices around Wanship

Wanship is the closest base to Rockport State Park 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).