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.
Photo: NPS Photo / NPS
About 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.
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Driving times from Cedar Breaks National Monument, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance fees
Commercial Entrance - Per Person
$10.00All Commercial Vehicles are $10 per person.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$25.00Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants for 7 days.
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$20.00Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Hours
Park Hours
- Mon
- All Day
- Tue
- All Day
- Wed
- All Day
- Thu
- All Day
- Fri
- All Day
- Sat
- All Day
- Sun
- All Day
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Cedar Breaks National Monument?
- Entrance to Cedar Breaks National Monument starts at $10. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Cedar Breaks National Monument?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping, Cross-Country Skiing.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Cedar Breaks National Monument?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Bryce Canyon National Park (1 h 32 min), Pipe Spring National Monument (1 h 46 min), Old Spanish National Historic Trail (1 h 49 min), Zion National Park (2 h 19 min), Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (2 h 34 min), Capitol Reef National Park (3 h 37 min).