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

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January41%46/100
February50%53/100
March48%51/100
April58%59/100
May55%56/100
June70%67/100
July68%65/100
August71%67/100
September75%71/100
October65%64/100
November54%56/100
December43%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.

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