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National Monument · Utah

Cedar Breaks National Monument

National Monument in Utah. $25 per vehicle. 1 hikes listed.

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TypeNational Monument
StateUtah
Entrance fee$25 per vehicle
Campgrounds1
Nearest national parkZion (26 mi)
Closest airportCDC (15 mi)
A small log cabin with a stone chimney on one side.
This log cabin built in 1937 housing the information center and park store. Photo: NPS Photo

Cedar Breaks National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in Utah.

In the park service’s words

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Things to do

  • Hike the South Rim Trail (1 to 4 Hours): The South Rim Trail is the a moderate to hard trail, featuring several different scenic viewpoints.

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: $25 per vehicle. The America the Beautiful pass covers it.

Hours: Open 24 hours, every day. 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.

Camping

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
Point Supreme Campground 25 Reservable $30 Yes, up to 40 ft showers, water

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.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) Cedar City, UT 1 h 15 min (60 mi) 15 Regional
St George Regional Airport (SGU) St George, UT 1 h 10 min (47 mi) 55 Regional
Page Municipal Airport (PGA) Page, AZ 2 h 55 min (117 mi) 91 Regional
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) Las Vegas, NV 3 h 50 min (173 mi) 167 Large hub

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • Cedar Breaks Visitor Center: Daily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM. The Cedar Breaks Visitor Center and Zion Forever Park Store are now closed for the winter season. The routine closure of this facility takes place annually from mid-October to late-May.

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Zion, about 26 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Cedar Breaks National Monument?

$25 per vehicle.

Where is Cedar Breaks National Monument?

In Utah. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Cedar City Regional Airport, about 15 miles away.

Can you camp at Cedar Breaks National Monument?

Yes, at 1 campground the park service lists.

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