Starvation State Park
Sky Score 50/100≈ Bortle 3
Starvation State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 72/100 (≈ Bortle 3) — a good rural sky: the Milky Way is clearly visible, with some glow on the horizon toward nearby towns. The best month to come is typically September, when about 76% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 56/100. 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 Starvation State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 46% | 41/100 |
| February | 54% | 46/100 |
| March | 50% | 43/100 |
| April | 60% | 49/100 |
| May | 57% | 47/100 |
| June | 70% | 54/100 |
| July | 68% | 53/100 |
| August | 72% | 56/100 |
| September ★ | 76% | 58/100 |
| October | 68% | 54/100 |
| November | 62% | 50/100 |
| December | 50% | 43/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Starvation 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
- Scofield State Park — 71.9 km · Sky Score 58/100
- Steinaker State Park — 88.6 km · Sky Score 47/100
- Jurassic National Monument — 97.5 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Red Fleet State Park — 99.3 km · Sky Score 52/100
- Rockport State Park — 100.3 km · Sky Score 44/100