Elephant Hill
Elephant Hill 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 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 70/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 70%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Elephant Hill
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 59/100 |
| February | 59% | 63/100 |
| March | 57% | 61/100 |
| April | 63% | 66/100 |
| May | 66% | 67/100 |
| June | 75% | 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 Elephant Hill
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
41.6 km away · darkness at hotel: 90/100
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Domes at Canyonlands
50 km away · Montucello · darkness at hotel: 72/100
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Rodeway Inn & Suites
51 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Inn at the Canyons
51.1 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Canyonlands Motor Inn
51.4 km away · Monticello · darkness at hotel: 58/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Druid Arch Viewpoint — 5 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Confluence Overlook — 6.8 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Canyonlands National Park — 15.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Maze District — 21.7 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Gypsum Canyon Overlook — 23.3 km · Sky Score 68/100