Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 93/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest — 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: 70/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 70%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Canyonlands National Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 53% | 58/100 |
| February | 58% | 62/100 |
| March | 56% | 61/100 |
| April | 63% | 66/100 |
| May | 66% | 68/100 |
| June | 74% | 74/100 |
| July | 65% | 67/100 |
| August | 70% | 70/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 77/100 |
| October | 72% | 72/100 |
| November | 69% | 70/100 |
| December | 57% | 61/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Canyonlands National Park
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep — stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Adobe Abode Bed & Breakfast
50 km away · Moab · darkness at hotel: 57/100
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Silver Sage Inn
50.4 km away · Moab · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Hideout At The Rim
50.4 km away · darkness at hotel: 63/100
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Quality Suites Moab Near Arches National Park
50.4 km away · Moab · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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La Quinta Inn
50.5 km away · Moab · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Maze District — 6.6 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Confluence Overlook — 8.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Elephant Hill — 15.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Druid Arch Viewpoint — 19.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- French Spring-Happy Canyon Wilderness Study Area — 25.9 km · Sky Score 68/100