Minersville State Park
Sky Score 62/100≈ Bortle 2
Minersville State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 87/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — a genuinely dark sky where the Milky Way is a bright, structured band. The best month to come is typically September, when about 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 68/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 13% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 73%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Minersville State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 46% | 50/100 |
| February | 55% | 56/100 |
| March | 52% | 54/100 |
| April | 63% | 61/100 |
| May | 65% | 62/100 |
| June | 76% | 70/100 |
| July | 69% | 66/100 |
| August | 73% | 68/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 72/100 |
| October | 74% | 69/100 |
| November | 67% | 64/100 |
| December | 52% | 54/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Minersville State Park
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
- Fremont Indian State Park and Museum — 59.5 km · Sky Score 60/100
- Cedar Breaks National Monument — 65.1 km · Sky Score 57/100
- Wah Wah Mountains Wilderness Study Area — 81.6 km · Sky Score 66/100
- Bryce Canyon National Park — 91.6 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Zion National Park — 101.4 km · Sky Score 62/100