Dead Horse Point State Park
Sky Score 61/100≈ Bortle 2
Dead Horse Point State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 85/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 64/100. 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 Dead Horse Point State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 54/100 |
| February | 59% | 57/100 |
| March | 56% | 55/100 |
| April | 62% | 59/100 |
| May | 64% | 60/100 |
| June | 74% | 67/100 |
| July | 65% | 61/100 |
| August | 70% | 64/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 70/100 |
| October | 72% | 66/100 |
| November | 68% | 63/100 |
| December | 57% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Dead Horse Point 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
- Utahraptor State Park — 23.6 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Arches National Park — 27.1 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Maze District — 33.8 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Canyonlands National Park — 35.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Horseshoe Canyon (North) Wilderness Study Area — 38.1 km · Sky Score 67/100