Scorpion Wilderness Study Area
5 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Scorpion Wilderness Study Area is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ 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 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 34/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 80%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Scorpion Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 57/100 |
| February | 60% | 63/100 |
| March | 58% | 62/100 |
| April | 68% | 69/100 |
| May | 71% | 71/100 |
| June | 78% | 76/100 |
| July | 65% | 67/100 |
| August | 69% | 70/100 |
| September ★ | 80% | 78/100 |
| October | 74% | 74/100 |
| November | 72% | 72/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Scorpion Wilderness Study Area: 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 Scorpion Wilderness Study Area for each.
84/100sky darkness at this stay
#2Canyon Country Lodge
9.2Guests love it(379 reviews)
Canyon Country Lodge offers comfortable rooms with mountain views, air-conditioning, and free WiFi in Escalante, where guests can relax by the swimming pool with a view or unwind in the hot tub and sun terrace. The family-friendly restaurant serves American and barbecue cuisine with gluten-free options, and nearby cycling activities make it a great base for exploring the surrounding landscape.
- Sky darkness
- 75/100
- To the spot
- 43.6 km
- Location
- Escalante
75/100sky darkness at this stay
Rainbow Country Bed & Breakfast
- Sky darkness
- 75/100
- To the spot
- 43.7 km
- Location
- Escalante
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Canyons Bed and Breakfast
Darkness: 73/100 · 44.5 km from Scorpion Wilderness Study Area
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Padre Motel
Darkness: 73/100 · 44.6 km from Scorpion Wilderness Study Area
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Live prices around Bullfrog
Bullfrog is the closest base to Scorpion Wilderness Study Area 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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Nearby spots in Utah
- Escalante Canyons Tract 5 Instant Study Area 13.8 km · Sky Score 69/100
- Fiftymile Mountain Wilderness Study Area 16.6 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Devils Garden Outstanding Natural Area 20.2 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument 23.4 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Escalante Canyons Tract 1 Instant Study Area 23.8 km · Sky Score 69/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).