Natural Attraction
Yovimpa Point Air Quality Station
On clear days, the view from the rim stretches across the Colorado Plateau for over 100 miles—unless haze obscures the distance. Yovimpa Point Air Quality Station monitors visibility and atmospheric particulate matter affecting Bryce Canyon's vistas and ecosystems. Upwind urban and industrial sources, including power plants and mines, can degrade the air quality that visitors expect in this remote park. The NPS uses this station's continuous data to track and protect the park's air resources and scenic views.
More details
- Attraction Type
- Air Quality Monitoring Station
- How To Get There
- Located near Yovimpa Point on the Bryce Canyon rim at coordinates 37.47066, -112.23614. The station is in a restricted area not open to public access. View live monitoring data and interpretive information via the NPS website and air quality webcam.
Location
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High Plateaus Institute
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Sources
- National Park Service
- YourNPGuide Editorial
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Last updated July 2026. Report an issue.