Cedar Breaks National Monument
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.
Fees & passes
| Type | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Private VehicleAdmits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants for 7 days. | $25 | |
| Per PersonAdmits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free. | $15 | |
| MotorcycleValid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. | $20 | |
| Commercial tours · by vehicle capacity | ||
| Sedan$25 + $15 per additional passenger. Not to exceed the applicable commercial van rate. | $25 | |
| VanVan (7-15 passengers): $40 | $40 | |
| Mini-busMinibuses (16–25 passengers): $40 | $40 | |
| Motor CoachMotor coaches (26+ passengers): $100 | $100 | |
| Passes | ||
| Annual Entrance - ParkCedar Breaks annual pass provides access to the park for twelve months from the date of purchase. | $45 | |
Passes purchased at the park must be purchased with a credit or debit card. The park accepts the following cards for purchases: American Express, Master Card, Visa, Discover and Diners International.
Hours
| Park Hours | Daily · All Day |
Hours by date. Standard hours apply on every date not listed.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Standard hoursNow | All Day |
| Oct 15, 2026 to May 26, 2027Winter Season | All Day |
When to go
July draws the most visits here and February the fewest, averaged over 2021 to 2025.
Campgrounds
| Point Supreme Campground | 25 sites | |
| $30 a night · Campground opening and closing dates vary from year to year and are subject to snow-pack and weather conditions. · 25 reservable | ||
Every campground here has its own page on Campsite Atlas, with site counts, hookups, rig limits and booking windows. All of them on one page → How park camping works
Visitor centers
- Cedar Breaks Visitor Center ↗
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.
Explore
Trails and hikes
These are the walks the Park Service lists for Cedar Breaks. Each one opens on the Park Service site.
- Hike the South Rim Trail1-4 Hours
The South Rim Trail is the a moderate to hard trail, featuring several different scenic viewpoints.
These are named Forest Service trails on National Forest land within 15 miles of Cedar Breaks. Each one opens on Trailhead Atlas.
Distance is measured to the nearer end of the trail. Every named Forest Service trail on Trailhead Atlas.
Events
- Ranger Talk10/1401:30 PM · runs through Oct 17 · free
News
- Cedar Breaks National Monument Winds Down Summer Operations ↗2026-10-07
Cedar Breaks National Monument is winding down its 2026 summer operations as the monument transitions into the colder months.
- Cedar Breaks National Monument Welcomes New Superintendent ↗2026-08-20
The National Park Service has selected Allana Olbrich as the new superintendent of Cedar Breaks National Monument.
- State Route 148 Opens for the Season at Cedar Breaks National Monument ↗2026-05-13
State Route 148 through Cedar Breaks National Monument is scheduled to reopen for the season, with spring conditions still affecting access as the park prepares for full summer operations beginning in late May.
Map
Interactive map by the National Park Service
On the National Register nearby
- Visitor CenterBuilding · Cedar City · 1.2 mi
- Caretaker's CabinBuilding · Cedar City · 1.5 mi
- US Post Office–Cedar City MainBuilding · Cedar City · 12.2 mi
- Cedar City Railroad DepotBuilding · Cedar City · 12.3 mi
Public land nearby
Distances are approximate. Wilderness Atlas publishes a center point and an acreage for each area rather than a boundary, so each area is treated here as a circle of the same size and the figure is the gap to that circle.
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject.
Reference
Wildlife
Seen this monthCalifornia Condor 2× · Pronghorn 2× · Yellow-bellied Marmot 2× · American White Pelican 1× · Ringtail 1× · Osprey 1×Research-grade observations within 25 km, last 30 days, via iNaturalist
Full checklist: 108 birds, 50 mammalsHide
Raptors & owlsAmerican Kestrel · Bald Eagle · California Condor · Cooper's Hawk · Ferruginous Hawk · Golden Eagle · Great Horned Owl · Merlin · Northern Pygmy-Owl · Northern Saw-whet Owl · Peregrine Falcon · Prairie Falcon · Red-tailed Hawk · Swainson's Hawk · Turkey Vulture
Shorebirds & seabirdsKilldeer · Spotted Sandpiper
Gamebirds & dovesBand-tailed Pigeon · Blue Grouse · Mourning Dove · Wild Turkey
WoodpeckersAmerican Three-toed Woodpecker · Downy Woodpecker · Hairy Woodpecker · Lewis's Woodpecker · Northern Flicker · Red-naped Sapsucker
Hummingbirds & swiftsBlack-chinned Hummingbird · Broad-tailed Hummingbird · Rufous Hummingbird · White-throated Swift
Also on the checklistAmerican Dipper · American Goldfinch · American Pipit · American Robin · Back Rosy-Finch · Barn Swallow · Black Phoebe · Black-capped Chickadee · Black-headed Grosbeak · Black-throated Gray Warbler · Brewer's Blackbird · Brown Creeper · Bullock's Oriole · Canyon Wren · Cassin's Finch · Chipping Sparrow · Clark's Nutcracker · Cliff Swallow · Common Nighthawk · Common Raven · Cordilleran Flycatcher · Dark-eyed Junco · Dusky Flycatcher · Evening Grosbeak · Fox Sparrow · Golden-crowned Kinglet · Grace's Warbler · Gray Jay · Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch · Green-tailed Towhee · Hammond's Flycatcher · Hermit Thrush · Horned Lark · House Finch · House Wren · Juniper Titmouse · Lazuli Bunting · Lincoln's Sparrow · MacGillivray's Warbler · Mountain Bluebird · Mountain Chickadee · Nashville Warbler · Northern Goshawk · Northern Rough-winged Swallow · Northern Shrike · Olive-sided Flycatcher · Orange-crowned Warbler · Oregon Junco · Pine Grosbeak · Pine Siskin · Pinyon Jay · Plumbeous Vireo · Pygmy Nuthatch · Red Crossbill · Red-breasted Nuthatch · Rock Wren · Ruby-crowned Kinglet · Spotted Towhee · Steller's Jay · Swainson's Thrush · Townsend's Solitaire · Townsend's Warbler · Tree Swallow · Vesper Sparrow · Violet-green Swallow · Virginia's Warbler · Warbling Vireo · Western Bluebird · Western Kingbird · Western Meadowlark · Western Tanager · Western Wood-Pewee · White-breasted Nuthatch · White-crowned Sparrow · Wilson's Warbler · Yellow Warbler · Yellow-rumped Warbler
Small mammalsAmerican Pika · American Water Shrew · Brush Mouse · Bushy-tailed Woodrat · Canyon Mouse · Cliff Chipmunk · Deer Mouse · Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel · Least Chipmunk · Long-tailed Vole · Masked Shrew · Merriam's Shrew · Montane Shrew · Montane Vole · Mountain Cottontail · North American Porcupine · Northern Flying Squirrel · Northern Pocket Gopher · Pinon Mouse · Red Squirrel · Rock Squirrel · Uinta Chipmunk · Western Harvest Mouse · Western Jumping Mouse · White-tailed Jackrabbit · Yellow-bellied Marmot
PredatorsAmerican Badger · American Black Bear · Bobcat · Coyote · Ermine · Gray Fox · Long-tailed Weasel · Mountain Lion · Red Fox · Ringtail · Striped Skunk · Western Spotted Skunk
Hoofed mammalsElk · Mule Deer
BatsBig Brown Bat · Fringed Myotis · Hoary Bat · Little Brown Myotis · Long-eared Myotis · Long-legged Myotis · Silver-haired Bat · Spotted Bat · Townsend's Big-eared Bat · Western Small-footed Myotis
Activities
Activity guides for this park Birdwatching in the national parks · Camping in the national parks · Hiking in the national parks · Skiing in the national parks · Stargazing in the national parks · Wildlife watching in the national parks
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Weather & climate
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.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Cedar Breaks?
Entrance is $25 per private vehicle, $20 per motorcycle, and $15 per person on foot or bike. Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants for 7 days.
Source: National Park Service
Which passes work at Cedar Breaks?
The $80 America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee here, and a Cedar Breaks-only annual pass is $45.
Source: Is the pass worth it
Can I pay the entrance fee in cash?
No. Cedar Breaks takes cards only at the entrance.
Source: National Park Service
When is entrance to Cedar Breaks free?
Next on October 27, Theodore Roosevelt's birthday. 2 fee-free days are left this year, for US residents only.
Source: Free entrance days
Do I need a reservation to enter Cedar Breaks?
No. There is no timed-entry or entrance reservation at Cedar Breaks. Camping and some tours have their own reservations.
Source: National Park Service
Is Cedar Breaks open year-round?
Yes. The grounds are open 24 hours a day, year-round. Dated exceptions are listed under Hours.
Source: National Park Service
Can I camp in Cedar Breaks?
Yes. The Park Service lists 1 campground in Cedar Breaks: Point Supreme. 1 takes reservations through Recreation.gov.
Which Cedar Breaks campgrounds have showers, hookups, or a dump station?
Showers: Point Supreme.
Source: Campgrounds
Do camping fees at Cedar Breaks include the entrance fee?
No. Camping is charged per night on top of the entrance fee or a pass; Point Supreme is $30 a night.
Source: Campgrounds
How busy is Cedar Breaks?
718,014 recreation visits in 2025, number 95 of 387 units that report visitation.
Source: Most visited parks
Is there cell service at Cedar Breaks?
At the park's reference point, FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G. No reported coverage for Verizon. Coverage inside the park varies by location.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Is Cedar Breaks good for stargazing?
Yes. Cedar Breaks is a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: Dark sky parks
Follow this park
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- Every active Park Service alert for this unit, one item each, rebuilt with the nightly data refresh.
- Add dates to your calendar (.ics file)
- Fee-free entrance days that apply here and each published hours exception, as all-day events.
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