Goblin Valley State Park
Goblin Valley State Park is a protected area 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 80% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 71/100. 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 Goblin Valley State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 55% | 60/100 |
| February | 60% | 63/100 |
| March | 58% | 62/100 |
| April | 65% | 67/100 |
| May | 66% | 68/100 |
| June | 76% | 75/100 |
| July | 67% | 69/100 |
| August | 71% | 72/100 |
| September ★ | 80% | 78/100 |
| October | 74% | 73/100 |
| November | 70% | 70/100 |
| December | 60% | 63/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Goblin Valley State Park
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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Whispering Sands
24.5 km away · darkness at hotel: 76/100
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Cathedral Valley Inn
38.4 km away · Caineville · darkness at hotel: 93/100
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Nearby spots in Utah
- Temple Mountain Viewpoint — 12 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Middle Wild Horse Mesa Wilderness — 12.4 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Hidden Splendor Overlook — 20.7 km · Sky Score 68/100
- Red's Canyon Wilderness — 21.5 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Sedgers Hole Overlook — 26 km · Sky Score 68/100