Steinaker State Park

Sky Score 47/100≈ Bortle 4

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Steinaker State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 69/100 (≈ Bortle 4), 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 75% of the night sky is clear.

Tonight's outlook: 24/100. 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 Steinaker State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January48%40/100
February54%43/100
March49%41/100
April55%44/100
May55%44/100
June68%51/100
July67%51/100
August72%53/100
September ★75%55/100
October67%51/100
November59%46/100
December48%40/100

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

Where to stay near Steinaker 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 Steinaker State Park for each.

52/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Econo Lodge Downtown

Sky darkness
52/100
To the spot
7 km
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52/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Dinosaur Inn & Suites

Sky darkness
52/100
To the spot
7 km
Location
Vernal
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51/100sky darkness at this stay

#3

Econo Lodge

Sky darkness
51/100
To the spot
7 km
Location
Vernal
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Live prices around Vernal

Vernal is the closest base to Steinaker 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).