Utahraptor State Park
Sky Score 61/100≈ Bortle 2
Utahraptor State Park is a protected area in Utah with a measured darkness of 85/100 (≈ 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 78% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 64/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 69%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Utahraptor State Park
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54% | 54/100 |
| February | 58% | 56/100 |
| March | 55% | 54/100 |
| April | 61% | 59/100 |
| May | 62% | 59/100 |
| June | 73% | 66/100 |
| July | 65% | 61/100 |
| August | 69% | 64/100 |
| September ★ | 78% | 70/100 |
| October | 71% | 65/100 |
| November | 67% | 62/100 |
| December | 57% | 56/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Utahraptor 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
- Arches National Park — 7.5 km · Sky Score 62/100
- Dead Horse Point State Park — 23.6 km · Sky Score 61/100
- Horseshoe Canyon (North) Wilderness Study Area — 49 km · Sky Score 67/100
- Green River State Park — 51 km · Sky Score 44/100
- Horseshoe Canyon Unit — 53.9 km · Sky Score 67/100