Scofield State Park
Sky Score 58/100≈ Bortle 2
Scofield State Park 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 75% 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 Scofield State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 41% | 46/100 |
| February | 50% | 53/100 |
| March | 48% | 51/100 |
| April | 58% | 59/100 |
| May | 55% | 56/100 |
| June | 70% | 67/100 |
| July | 68% | 65/100 |
| August | 71% | 67/100 |
| September ★ | 75% | 71/100 |
| October | 65% | 64/100 |
| November | 54% | 56/100 |
| December | 43% | 48/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Scofield 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
- Jurassic National Monument — 63.4 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Starvation State Park — 72.2 km · Sky Score 50/100
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument — 87.6 km · Sky Score 34/100
- Rockport State Park — 112.3 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Reds Canyon Overlook — 114.6 km · Sky Score 67/100