Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

Alerts and conditions

Caution Winter Conditions throughout the Monument

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.

Overview

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

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

What to see and do

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

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

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.

Fees and passes

  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan — $25.00
  • Entrance - Private Vehicle — $25.00
  • Entrance - Per Person — $15.00
  • Entrance - Motorcycle — $20.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Van — $40.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus — $40.00
  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach — $100.00
  • Annual Entrance - Park — $45.00

The America the Beautiful pass covers entrance fees at federal recreation lands across all four agencies.

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.

Visitor centers

Campgrounds

  • Point Supreme Campground (25 sites) — reserve

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.

Phone: (435) 986-7120

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

A small log cabin with a stone chimney on one side.
Cedar Breaks Information Center · NPS Photo
Yellow sunflowers and orange paint-brush wildflowers in a meadow.
Wildflowers · NPS Photo
Ancient Bristle-cone pine with sun shining through the branches.
Bristle-cone Pine Tree · NPS Photo
Bluebell flowers growing on the rim of the Cedar Breaks Amphitheater.
Bluebells on the Rim · NPS Photo

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