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The ground falls away from the viewer creating brilliant rock formations of pink, red, and orange.

Cedar Breaks Amphitheater

A small log cabin with a stone chimney on one side.

This log cabin built in 1937 housing the information center and park store.

Yellow sunflowers and orange paint-brush wildflowers in a meadow.

Cedar Breaks is famous for wildflowers blooming throughout the summer!

Ancient Bristle-cone pine with sun shining through the branches.

Ancient Bristle-cone pines grow along the rim at Cedar Breaks National Monument.

Bluebell flowers growing on the rim.

Physical Address:

Cedar Breaks National Monument

4730 South Highway 148

Brian Head, UT 84719

Mailing Address:

Cedar Breaks National Monument: Administrative Office

2460 West Highway 56 Suite #6

Cedar City, UT 84720

contact-details

Phone Number: (435) 986-7120 Voice

Email Address: cedarbreaksinfo@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Commercial Entrance - Per Person: $10.00

All Commercial Vehicles are $10 per person.

Entrance - Private Vehicle: $25.00

Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants for 7 days.

Entrance - Per Person: $15.00

Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.

Entrance - Motorcycle: $20.00

Admits one private, non-commercial motorcycle and its riders.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $45.00

Cedar Breaks annual pass provides access to the park for twelve months from the date of purchase.

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.

park designation:National Monument

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.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Park Hours

Visitor access, services, and activities vary by season. Normally, between late May through mid-October, the road through the park is open to vehicle access. Visitor services and facilities vary, visit the Operating Hours and Seasons or Current Conditions pages for more information.

Exceptions:

Winter Season (October 15, 2024 - May 26, 2025)

Weather Information:

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.