Park Details
Park Details
Location Information
Location:
23 miles east of Cedar City, Utah
Address:
Cedar Breaks National Monument
82 North 100 East
Suite #3
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Telephone:
(801) 586-9451
Directions:
Visitors traveling south on I-15, exit at Parowan, then take
Utah Highway 143 east, to Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Visitors traveling north, on I-15 exit at Cedar City, then take
Utah Highway 14 east for 18 miles, then Utah Highway 148 north, 4
miles to Cedar Breaks National Monument. Visitors traveling
north/south on U.S. Highway 89, can take either Utah Highway 143
from Panguitch to Cedar Breaks, or Utah Highway 14 west, to Utah
Highway 148, and north to Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Transportation:
To Park: access by Interstate 15, or US Highway 89, to Utah
Highways 14, 143 and 148. Cedar City is serviced by a municipal
airport with scheduled passenger service, and by various bus
lines.
In Park: personal vehicle, bicycle or foot.
Operating Hours/Seasons
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the visitor center is open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. From Labor Day until mid- October, it is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All visitor facilities CLOSED during the winter season (mid October through late May).
Reservations/Permits/Fees
1996 entrance fee for a single, non-commercial, private vehicle is $4.00 for a seven-day permit. Entrance fee for pedestrians and bicyclists is $2.00 per person, for a seven day permit. Commercial vehicle entrance fees are $100 for buses (26 or more seats), $45 for vans (7-25 seats) and $30 for cars (one- six seats). Camping fees are $9.00 per site.
Climate, Recommended Clothing
All visitor facilities and the scenic rim drive are located over 10,000 feet above sea level. In summer, daytime highs are cool, with temperatures in the upper 50's to upper 60's. Overnight lows during the summer are in the upper 30's to lower 50's. Subfreezing temperatures, snow and high winds can occur at any time of the year. Afternoon thunderstorms are common through July and August. Winter visitors who enter the park via skis or snowmobiles, must be prepared for extreme winter conditions. Visitors should bring a jacket and comfortable walking shoes or sturdy hiking boots, if planning to hike on either of the park's two hiking trails.
Facilities and Opportunities
Visitor center is open from Memorial Day through mid October. The visitor center has a bookstore operated by the Zion Natural History Association.
Trails, Roads:
Point Supreme Overlook is adjacent to the visitor center.
Three additional developed overlooks are located along a five
mile scenic drive. Two designated hiking trails: Spectra
Point/Ramparts trail (two to four miles roundtrip), and Alpine
Pond self-guided nature trail (two mile loop).
Programs
Geology talks given during the summer, Monday through Friday
at 10:00 a.m., and daily at 2:30 p.m., at the Point Supreme
Overlook. Join a Cedar Breaks ranger to learn about the basic
geologic story of the Cedar Breaks amphitheater. During
inclement weather, this presentation will be held inside the
visitor center.
Guided nature walks given during the summer, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:00 a.m., weather and trail conditions permitting. Meet at the Spectra Point trailhead in the visitor center parking lot. This two mile round trip hike will take you along the rim of the geologic amphitheater to a stand of Bristlecone pines, one of the world's longest living tree species. A ranger will lead the hike out to Spectra Point, and along the way you will learn more of the geology of the park and the plant and animal life of Cedar Breaks. This is a moderately strenuous hike at elevations of 10,500 feet. It is NOT recommended for persons with cardiac or pulmonary health problems. Bring adequate footwear for hiking, and something to protect you from the cool winds.
Evening campfire programs given each evening during the summer through Labor Day, at the campground amphitheater (in case of rain, the programs will be held inside the visitor center). Dress warmly and bring a flashlight. Times and subjects vary throughout the week, so stop by the visitor center or call (801) 586-9451 to check on what program will be presented at the time of your visit.
Lodging and camping facilites:
Thirty site campground, no group sites. Limit eight persons
per
site. It has a picnic area.
Food/supplies:
No food or supplies are available within the park. The
nearby towns of Brian Head, Cedar City, Parowan, Duck Creek
Village and Panguitch have stores and restaurants.
Accessibility:
The visitor center, comfort stations, overlooks, picnic area
and campground are wheelchair accessible.
Recommended Activities/Park Use
Sightseeing includes magnificent vistas to the west, across the Escalante desert, into Nevada. Visibility exceed 100 miles at times. Watchable wildlife is abundant. Hiking trails offer a closer look at the park. Picnicking and camping is permitted in designated locations.
Visitation
Highest in July and August; lowest in January and February (visitor facilities closed from mid-October through late May).
Basic Visit Recommendations:
A typical day visit would require one to four hours. A
minimum visit should include the visitor center, Point Supreme
and the scenic drive and overlooks. Additional time will be
required for those wishing to hike the Spectra Point/Ramparts
trail (two to four miles) or Alpine Pond Trail (a two mile
loop).
Adjacent Visitor Attractions
The park is surrounded on all sides by the Dixie National Forest and to the west by the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area. Brian Head Resort is located three miles north of the park, and during the summer the Utah Shakespearean Festival is held in Cedar City. Fishing opportunities are at nearby Navajo Lake (11 miles), Duck Creek (15 miles), or Panguitch Lake (13 miles). Several national and state parks are within a 100-mile radius of the park, including Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Iron Mission State Park, Snow Canyon State Park, and Quail Lake State Park.
Additional Information
Call (801) 586-9451.
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