Druid Arch Viewpoint
Druid Arch Viewpoint is a scenic viewpoint 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 77% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 69/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 68%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Druid Arch Viewpoint
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 59/100 |
| February | 59% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 64% | 66/100 |
| May | 66% | 68/100 |
| June | 75% | 74/100 |
| July | 63% | 66/100 |
| August | 68% | 69/100 |
| September ★ | 77% | 76/100 |
| 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 Druid Arch Viewpoint
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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Glamping Canyonlands
41 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Domes at Canyonlands
47.2 km away · Montucello · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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Rodeway Inn & Suites
48.4 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Inn at the Canyons
48.5 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Canyonlands Motor Inn
48.8 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Elephant Hill — 5 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Confluence Overlook — 11.2 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Canyonlands National Park — 19.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Gypsum Canyon Overlook — 20.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Maze District — 25.7 km · Sky Score 67/100