Steinaker State Park
Sky Score 47/100≈ Bortle 4
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: 53/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 72%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Steinaker State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 48% | 40/100 |
| February | 54% | 43/100 |
| March | 49% | 41/100 |
| April | 55% | 44/100 |
| May | 55% | 44/100 |
| June | 68% | 51/100 |
| July | 67% | 51/100 |
| August | 72% | 53/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 55/100 |
| October | 67% | 51/100 |
| November | 59% | 46/100 |
| December | 48% | 40/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Steinaker 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.
Nearby spots in Utah
- Red Fleet State Park 10.8 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Dinosaur National Monument 52.1 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area 71.8 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Starvation State Park 88.3 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Winter Ridge Wilderness Study Area 106.1 km · Sky Score 64/100