Starvation State Park

Sky Score 50/100≈ Bortle 3

6 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Starvation State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 72/100 (≈ Bortle 3), a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically September, when about 76% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 26/100. The moon is 98% lit and above the horizon 96% of the night; typical September clear-sky odds here are 76%. Updated daily.

Best time to stargaze at Starvation State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January46%41/100
February54%46/100
March50%43/100
April60%49/100
May57%47/100
June70%54/100
July68%53/100
August72%56/100
September ★76%58/100
October68%54/100
November62%50/100
December50%43/100

Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).

Where to stay near Starvation 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 Starvation State Park for each.

78/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Rock Creek Store, Bed and breakfast

Sky darkness
78/100
To the spot
24.9 km
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53/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Best Western Duchesne Inn

Sky darkness
53/100
To the spot
7.4 km
Location
Duchesne
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Live prices around Duchesne

Duchesne is the closest base to Starvation 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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Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).