Cedar Breaks National Monument

The ground falls away from the viewer creating brilliant rock formations of pink, red, and orange.
Cedar Breaks Amphitheater
A small log cabin with a stone chimney on one side.
This log cabin built in 1937 housing the information center and park store.
Yellow sunflowers and orange paint-brush wildflowers in a meadow.
Cedar Breaks is famous for wildflowers blooming throughout the summer!
Ancient Bristle-cone pine with sun shining through the branches.
Ancient Bristle-cone pines grow along the rim at Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Bluebell flowers growing on the rim of the Cedar Breaks Amphitheater.
Bluebell flowers growing on the rim.
Photos: National Park Service

About Cedar Breaks National Monument

Crowning the Grand Staircase, Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet and looks down into a half-mile deep geologic amphitheater. Come wander among timeless bristlecone pines, stand in lush meadows of wildflowers, ponder crystal-clear night skies and experience the richness of our subalpine forest.

Quick Facts

State Utah
Designation National Monument
State Code UT
Weather Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet in elevation and is usually 10-20 degrees cooler than surrounding parks. Be prepared for cooler temperatures and unpredictable weather. Snow, sleet, and hail…

Location & Map

Cedar Breaks National Monument is located in Utah.

Entrance Fees

Commercial Entrance - Per Person $10.00

All Commercial Vehicles are $10 per person.

Entrance - Private Vehicle $25.00

Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants for 7 days.

Entrance - Per Person $15.00

Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.

Entrance - Motorcycle $20.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

Operating Hours

Visitor access, services, and activities vary by season. The road through the park, State Route-148, is open to vehicle access between late-May and mid-October. Road access is snow dependent. Visitor services and facilities vary, visit the Operating Hours and Seasons or Current Conditions pages for more information.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Arts and Culture Astronomy Stargazing Camping Food Picnicking Guided Tours Hiking Junior Ranger Program Skiing Cross-Country Skiing Snow Play Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Getting There

Cedar Breaks National Monument is located east of Cedar City, Utah, just a short drive from Interstate-15. The park is centrally located between Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. For detailed driving directions, please visit our Directions & Transportation page by clicking the green button below.

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Contact & Address

Address Cedar Breaks National Monument, Brian Head, UT, 84719

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park $45.00

Cedar Breaks annual pass provides access to the park for twelve months from the date of purchase.

Topics & Themes

Native American Heritage Animals Birds Forests and Woodlands Geology Groundwater Lakes Mountains Night Sky Astronomy Trails

Things To Do

Hike the South Rim Trail

Hike the South Rim Trail

The South Rim Trail is the a moderate to hard trail, featuring several different scenic viewpoints.

The South Rim Trail offers one of the best hiking experiences at Cedar Breaks. The trail follows the winding edge…

Visitor Centers

Cedar Breaks Visitor Center

Start your visit at the Cedar Breaks Visitor Center! Here, you can talk with a ranger, pay your entrance fee, pick up a Junior Ranger…

Hours: The Cedar Breaks Visitor Center and Zion Forever Park Store are now closed for the winter season. This routine closure takes place annually from mid-October to late-May.

Campgrounds

Point Supreme Campground

Point Supreme Campground is surrounded by meadows of wildflowers in the summer! At 10,000 feet elevation, it is a comfortable place to camp during the…

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