Swasey Mountain Wilderness Study Area
5 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Swasey Mountain Wilderness Study Area is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ 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 78% 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 78%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Swasey Mountain Wilderness Study Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 45% | 53/100 |
| February | 55% | 60/100 |
| March | 51% | 57/100 |
| April | 61% | 65/100 |
| May | 58% | 62/100 |
| June | 70% | 72/100 |
| July | 69% | 71/100 |
| August | 72% | 73/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 78/100 |
| October | 71% | 72/100 |
| November | 64% | 67/100 |
| December | 49% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Swasey Mountain 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 Swasey Mountain Wilderness Study Area for each.
88/100sky darkness at this stay
#2Budget Motel
8.0Very well rated(77 reviews)
This motel in Delta offers free WiFi, a daily continental breakfast, and convenient access to outdoor recreation with Gunnison Bend Reservoir just 10 minutes' drive away. Each room features a TV, microwave, small refrigerator, and private bathroom, with a 24-hour front desk to assist your stay.
- Sky darkness
- 59/100
- To the spot
- 62.9 km
#3Days Inn by Wyndham Delta
8.0Very well rated(183 reviews)
This comfortable Days Inn offers relaxing leisure facilities including a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and lush garden, along with complimentary WiFi and parking. The welcoming property serves a continental buffet breakfast and features well-appointed rooms with private bathrooms and modern conveniences for a pleasant stay in Delta.
- Sky darkness
- 59/100
- To the spot
- 63.1 km
- Location
- Delta
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Double D Motel
Darkness: 57/100 · 61.8 km from Swasey Mountain Wilderness Study Area · Delta
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Rancher Motel & Cafe
Darkness: 57/100 · 61.9 km from Swasey Mountain Wilderness Study Area · Delta
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Live prices around Delta
Delta is the closest base to Swasey Mountain 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
- Howell Peak Wilderness Study Area 16.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Fremont Indian State Park and Museum 126.7 km · Sky Score 60/100
- Minersville State Park 140.4 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument 175.9 km · Sky Score 34/100
- Scofield State Park 187.9 km · Sky Score 58/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).