Scofield State Park
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Scofield State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ 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 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 31/100. 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 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: 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 Scofield State Park for each.
65/100sky darkness at this stay
58/100sky darkness at this stay
56/100sky darkness at this stay
More stays nearby
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Super 8 by Wyndham Price
Darkness: 53/100 · 33.4 km from Scofield State Park · Price
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Ramada Price
Darkness: 53/100 · 33.4 km from Scofield State Park · Price
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Legacy Inn
Darkness: 53/100 · 34 km from Scofield State Park · Price
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National 9 Inn
Darkness: 53/100 · 34.2 km from Scofield State Park · Price
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Quality Inn Price Gateway To Moab National Parks
Darkness: 51/100 · 35.8 km from Scofield State Park · Price
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Live prices around Helper
Helper is the closest base to Scofield 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.
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
- 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
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).