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The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"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.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/cebr/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=37.6625&b_tl_lng=-112.8698&b_br_lat=37.6051&b_br_lng=-112.8197","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Cedar%20Breaks%20National%20Monument","directions":"https://www.nps.gov/cebr/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7E0046-1DD8-B71B-0B98037C3E2F685B.jpg","title":"Cedar Breaks Amphitheater","alt":"The ground falls away from the viewer creating brilliant rock formations of pink, red, and orange.","caption":"Cedar Breaks Amphitheater","credit":"Troy Hunt","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7DFB7D-1DD8-B71B-0B5DA56B2CB9F9AC.jpg","title":"Cedar Breaks Information Center","alt":"A small log cabin with a stone chimney on one side.","caption":"This log cabin built in 1937 housing the information center and park store.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7DFD20-1DD8-B71B-0B0408934F62F8FD.jpg","title":"Wildflowers","alt":"Yellow sunflowers and orange paint-brush wildflowers in a meadow.","caption":"Cedar Breaks is famous for wildflowers blooming throughout the summer!","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7DFEBF-1DD8-B71B-0B954E7ACEE7E5B5.jpg","title":"Bristle-cone Pine Tree","alt":"Ancient Bristle-cone pine with sun shining through the branches.","caption":"Ancient Bristle-cone pines grow along the rim at Cedar Breaks National Monument.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C7E0210-1DD8-B71B-0B157C7B966EF93B.jpg","title":"Bluebells on the Rim","alt":"Bluebell flowers growing on the rim of the Cedar Breaks Amphitheater.","caption":"Bluebell flowers growing on the rim.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"}],"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"],"topics":["Native American Heritage","Animals","Birds","Forests and Woodlands","Geology","Groundwater","Lakes","Mountains","Night Sky","Astronomy","Trails"],"fees":[{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Sedan","cost":"25.00","description":"$25 + $15 per additional passenger. Not to exceed the applicable commercial van rate."},{"title":"Entrance - Private Vehicle","cost":"25.00","description":"Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants for 7 days."},{"title":"Entrance - Per Person","cost":"15.00","description":"Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free."},{"title":"Entrance - Motorcycle","cost":"20.00","description":"Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers."},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Van","cost":"40.00","description":"Van (7-15 passengers): $40"},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus","cost":"40.00","description":"Minibuses (16–25 passengers): $40"},{"title":"Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach","cost":"100.00","description":"Motor coaches (26+ passengers): $100"}],"passes":[{"title":"Annual Entrance - Park","cost":"45.00","description":"Cedar Breaks annual pass provides access to the park for twelve months from the date of purchase."}],"hours":[{"name":"Park Hours","description":"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.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Winter Season","start":"2026-10-15","end":"2027-05-26","hours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"}}]}],"directions":"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.","weatherInfo":"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.","contacts":{"phone":"(435) 986-7120","email":"cedarbreaksinfo@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Cedar Breaks Visitor Center","description":"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 activity booklet, buy a park pass, browse the gift shop, and get a new stamp for your park passport. Just up the path from the Visitor Center is a historic log cabin built in 1937. Once used as our Information Center, this building now features a self-guided display about the people who have called this area home. Stop in and explore the human history of Cedar Breaks!","url":"https://www.nps.gov/cebr/planyourvisit/hours.htm","lat":37.612459971847365,"lon":-112.8371096846331}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Point Supreme Campground","description":"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 hotter summer months. The Point Supreme Campground has 25 campsites and accommodates both tents and RVs. Camping is available from mid-June to mid-September. Note that the campground opening and closing dates may be vary & are subject to favorable weather.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/cebr/planyourvisit/psc.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233392","sites":25}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"zion-national-park","km":41},{"slug":"bryce-canyon-national-park","km":59},{"slug":"red-cliffs-national-conservation-area","km":80},{"slug":"pipe-spring-national-monument","km":86},{"slug":"old-spanish-national-historic-trail","km":89},{"slug":"baaj-nwaavjo-itah-kukveni-national-monument","km":107}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=cebr"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.609Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Winter Conditions throughout the Monument","text":"Please be advised that trees are down on monument trails and will not be assessed until next spring. Slippery conditions are present throughout the monument and trails and walkways may have ice. Hike and travel with extreme caution.","url":null,"updated":"2026-10-15 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-3035BFBE-A2E8-4498-B517-CB0BA9205DDE"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/cedar-breaks-national-monument/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/cedar-breaks-national-monument.geojson"}