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Bryce Canyon National Park
Yovimpa Pass Campsite

This site is on the Riggs Spring Loop 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from Rainbow Point. There is reliable water in the stream below the pumphouse that is just below the campsite. There are Aspens, Ponderosa Pines and Blue Spruce at the site as well as good views of the pink cliffs and out into the Grand Staircase.

Datum WGS 84, 37 27 46.9 N, 112 15 28.8 W. Altitude 8334 feet (2540 m).

 
Yovimpa Pass Campsite and a view from Yovimpa Point
text and images courtesy of Ron Warner
Yovimpa Campsite and view from Yovimpa Point
night sky over north american, central america and a northern portion of the south american continents  

Did You Know?
Stargazers have been coming to Bryce Canyon for centuries. The first "formal" star gazing programs began in 1969. Read "A Brief History..." by clicking the "more" link below.
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Last Updated: November 30, 2006 at 18:24 EST