Entrance - Private Vehicle
$25.00Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all its occupants for 7 days.
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
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Cedar Breaks at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Main Cedar Breaks highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Brian Head, UT
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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.
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.
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Motorcycle
$20.00Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00Admits one individual with no car. Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admitted free.
Commercial Entrance - Per Person
$10.00All Commercial Vehicles are $10 per person.
Operating 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.
- MondayAll Day
- TuesdayAll Day
- WednesdayAll Day
- ThursdayAll Day
- FridayAll Day
- SaturdayAll Day
- SundayAll Day
Entrance Passes
Annual Entrance - Park
$45.00Cedar Breaks annual pass provides access to the park for twelve months from the date of purchase.
Common questions
Planning Cedar Breaks National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Cedar Breaks. Check the Permits tab on this page and Recreation.gov before you travel — campground, tour, or backcountry permits may apply even without park-wide timed entry.
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