Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
Sky Score 60/100≈ Bortle 2
Fremont Indian State Park and Museum is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 88/100 (≈ 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: 67/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 71%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 41% | 47/100 |
| February | 51% | 54/100 |
| March | 49% | 52/100 |
| April | 60% | 60/100 |
| May | 62% | 61/100 |
| June | 74% | 70/100 |
| July | 68% | 65/100 |
| August | 71% | 67/100 |
| September ★ | 77% | 72/100 |
| October | 71% | 68/100 |
| November | 60% | 60/100 |
| December | 46% | 50/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Fremont Indian State Park and Museum
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
- Minersville State Park — 59.4 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Overlook Capitol Reef NP — 98.3 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Steep Creek Overlook — 104.1 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Golden Throne Viewpoint — 105.9 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Escalante Petrified Forest State Park — 106 km · Sky Score 62/100