Cedar City Ranger District

The Cedar City Ranger District is a unit of the Dixie National Forest in southern Utah, managed by the Forest Service. It is a district rather than a single trail or lake, so it works as a base for exploring the surrounding forest, with several hiking routes and campgrounds within a few miles. For fishing, the district's name points to its role as a fishing destination, and Navajo Lake sits about 10 miles away. The district also offers a network of hiking trails, including Strawberry Ridge at about a mile and Willis Creek at about 1.4 miles, along with Duck Creek Ridge at about 1.9 miles. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Alton, Utah, run from highs around 69°F in May to about 76°F in September, with July the warmest at about 85°F. That station sits roughly 1,100 feet lower than the district, so temperatures on higher ground run cooler. Camping options include Duck Creek Campground at about 2.8 miles and Cedar Canyon Campground at about 3.1 miles.