Scofield State Park
Sky Score 58/100≈ Bortle 2
Scofield State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ Bortle 2), among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest, the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 67/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 71%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Scofield State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 41% | 46/100 |
| February | 50% | 53/100 |
| March | 48% | 51/100 |
| April | 58% | 59/100 |
| May | 55% | 56/100 |
| June | 70% | 67/100 |
| July | 68% | 65/100 |
| August | 71% | 67/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 71/100 |
| October | 65% | 64/100 |
| November | 54% | 56/100 |
| December | 43% | 48/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Scofield 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
- Jurassic National Monument 63.4 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Starvation State Park 72.2 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument 87.6 km · Sky Score 34/100
- Rockport State Park 112.3 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Reds Canyon Overlook 114.6 km · Sky Score 67/100