Cedar Breaks National Monument
UT
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.
Things To Do
Available Activities
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 can occur at any time of the year, even in the summer!
Summer-time highs are between 60 and 70°F and night-time lows dip to 30-40s°F. Thunderstorms frequently develop in the afternoons. Be aware of lightning and avoid exposed trails and overlooks until storms pass.
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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Park 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.
Entrance Fees
Commercial Entrance - Per Person
All Commercial Vehicles are $10 per person.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants for 7 days.
Entrance - Per Person
Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
Entrance - Motorcycle
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
