Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
Sky Score 57/100≈ Bortle 2
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 89/100 (≈ 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 74% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 69/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 72%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 41% | 47/100 |
| February | 50% | 53/100 |
| March | 47% | 51/100 |
| April | 53% | 56/100 |
| May | 51% | 54/100 |
| June | 65% | 64/100 |
| July | 68% | 66/100 |
| August | 72% | 69/100 |
| September ★ | 74% | 70/100 |
| October | 62% | 62/100 |
| November | 46% | 51/100 |
| December | 35% | 42/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
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
- Red Fleet State Park — 65.3 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Steinaker State Park — 71.8 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Dinosaur National Monument — 88.4 km · Sky Score 59/100
- Starvation State Park — 136.7 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Rockport State Park — 164.6 km · Sky Score 44/100