Snow Canyon State Park
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Snow Canyon State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 59/100 (≈ Bortle 4), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically September, when about 83% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 22/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 83%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Snow Canyon State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 52% | 36/100 |
| February | 60% | 40/100 |
| March | 55% | 38/100 |
| April | 68% | 44/100 |
| May | 71% | 46/100 |
| June | 81% | 50/100 |
| July | 69% | 45/100 |
| August | 74% | 47/100 |
| September ★ | 83% | 51/100 |
| October | 78% | 49/100 |
| November | 73% | 46/100 |
| December | 54% | 37/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Snow Canyon 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 Snow Canyon State Park for each.
62/100sky darkness at this stay
53/100sky darkness at this stay
53/100sky darkness at this stay
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Inn Santa Clara
Darkness: 51/100 · 7.5 km from Snow Canyon State Park
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Quicksand & Cactus Bed & Breakfast
Darkness: 32/100 · 10.4 km from Snow Canyon State Park
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The Inn of St George
Darkness: 32/100 · 10.6 km from Snow Canyon State Park
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The Advenire, an Autograph Collection Hotel
Darkness: 32/100 · 10.8 km from Snow Canyon State Park
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Best Western - Coral Hills
Darkness: 32/100 · 10.8 km from Snow Canyon State Park · Saint George
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Live prices around St. George
St. George is the closest base to Snow Canyon 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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Nearby spots in Utah
- Zion National Park 54.3 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park 83.4 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Cedar Breaks National Monument 85.4 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Minersville State Park 134.5 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Bryce Canyon National Park 135.7 km · Sky Score 65/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).