Timpanogos Cave National Monument
8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓
Timpanogos Cave National Monument is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 53/100 (≈ Bortle 5), a usable sky for casual stargazing, though city glow is noticeable. The best month to come is typically September, when about 75% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 19/100. 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 Timpanogos Cave National Monument
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 38% | 27/100 |
| February | 44% | 29/100 |
| March | 43% | 29/100 |
| April | 54% | 33/100 |
| May | 51% | 32/100 |
| June | 66% | 39/100 |
| July | 70% | 40/100 |
| August | 69% | 40/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 43/100 |
| October | 64% | 38/100 |
| November | 50% | 32/100 |
| December | 37% | 26/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night, check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Timpanogos Cave National Monument: 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 Timpanogos Cave National Monument for each.
58/100sky darkness at this stay
58/100sky darkness at this stay
58/100sky darkness at this stay
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Extended Stay Hotel
Darkness: 30/100 · 11.9 km from Timpanogos Cave National Monument · American Fork
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Motel 6
Darkness: 30/100 · 11.9 km from Timpanogos Cave National Monument
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5th East Hall
Darkness: 28/100 · 9.9 km from Timpanogos Cave National Monument · American Fork
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Holiday Inn Express
Darkness: 23/100 · 10.8 km from Timpanogos Cave National Monument · American Fork
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Hyatt House Provo / Pleasant Grove
Darkness: 22/100 · 10.3 km from Timpanogos Cave National Monument · Pleasant Grove
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Live prices around Pleasant Grove
Pleasant Grove is the closest base to Timpanogos Cave National Monument 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
- Rockport State Park 45.8 km · Sky Score 44/100
- East Canyon State Park 48.4 km · Sky Score 40/100
- Scofield State Park 87.3 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Starvation State Park 106.8 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Willard Bay State Park 108.7 km · Sky Score 39/100
Sky data: NASA Black Marble VJ146A4 2025 annual composite · clear-sky climatology ERA5 2015–2024 (methodology).