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.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
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 can occur at any time of the year, even in the summer! Summer-time highs are between 60 and 70°F and…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Utah. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Entrance Fees
$25 + $15 per additional passenger. Not to exceed the applicable commercial van rate.
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants for 7 days.
Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Van (7-15 passengers): $40
Minibuses (16–25 passengers): $40
Motor coaches (26+ passengers): $100
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.
Activities
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.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Entrance Passes
Cedar Breaks annual pass provides access to the park for twelve months from the date of purchase.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Hike the South Rim Trail
The South Rim Trail is the a moderate to hard trail, featuring several different scenic viewpoints.
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…
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…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
These cities are ordered by straight-line distance from the NPS reference coordinate. They are comparison starting points, not official park gateways or road-distance estimates. Trails and other distributed units may extend far beyond this reference point.
🗺️ Guided Tours & Experiences
Discover Cedar Breaks National Monument with expert-led tours
We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
🏨 Search Lodging for Cedar Breaks National Monument
Review lodging results matching this park or site name
We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.