Willard Bay State Park

Sky Score 39/100≈ Bortle 4

8 places to stay nearby, rated for darkness ↓

Willard Bay State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 61/100 (≈ 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: 21/100. 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 Willard Bay State Park

MonthClear night skiesSky Score (new moon)
January40%32/100
February45%34/100
March43%33/100
April54%39/100
May49%36/100
June64%43/100
July70%46/100
August71%47/100
September ★75%49/100
October63%43/100
November52%37/100
December39%31/100

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

Where to stay near Willard Bay 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 Willard Bay State Park for each.

54/100sky darkness at this stay

#1Darkest sky of these stays

Days Inn

Sky darkness
54/100
To the spot
12.6 km
Location
Brigham City

52/100sky darkness at this stay

#2

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Sky darkness
52/100
To the spot
15.1 km
Location
Brigham City

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Live prices around Brigham City

Brigham City is the closest base to Willard Bay 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).