The National Park Service describes Cedar Breaks as sitting at over 10,000 feet and looking down into a half-mile-deep geologic amphitheater, with bristlecone pines along the rim and wildflowers blooming through the summer. Entry is $25* per private vehicle, valid for 7 days, and the park does not accept cash. Access varies by season: the NPS lists the visitor center, park store and museum as open through October 17, 2026, and says State Route 148 through the monument is closed to vehicles from mid-November to mid-May on average. From I-15 the NPS directions use exit 78 (Parowan) and Utah Highway 143 east for approximately 15 miles, or exit 57 (Cedar City), Utah Highway 14 east for approximately 18 miles and then Utah Highway 148 for 4 miles.
*Fees subject to change, please check nps.gov for updated information.
Nearest Airports
Straight-line distance from Cedar Breaks National Monument, not drive time.
- Cedar City Regional (CDC) — 16 miles
- Bryce Canyon (BCE) — 38 miles
- St George Regional (SGU) — 54 miles
Live Conditions
Wildlife Spotted Nearby
We checked fees, seasonal opening, operating status and closures on 2026-10-14. These change without notice — confirm with nps.gov the week you travel.
Sources — 6 claims, 6 checked against the source
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NPS says Cedar Breaks sits at over 10,000 feet above a half-mile-deep geologic amphitheater, with bristlecone pines along the rim and summer wildflowers (checked 2026-10-14) | NPS - Cedar Breaks National Monument | Checked |
| Private vehicle entrance $25.00, admits one private non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and its occupants for 7 days; the park does not accept cash (checked 2026-10-14) | NPS - Cedar Breaks fees & passes | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Park is open year round but access varies by season; snow begins accumulating from late October to early December and typically remains through late May and early June (checked 2026-10-14) | NPS - Cedar Breaks operating hours & seasons | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Visitor center, park store and museum open for the season with October 17, 2026 as the final day of operation (checked 2026-10-14) | NPS - Cedar Breaks current conditions | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| State Route 148 through the park is closed to vehicles from mid-November to mid-May on average, depending on snow (checked 2026-10-14) | NPS - Cedar Breaks current conditions | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| From I-15 exit 78 (Parowan) via Utah Highway 143 east, approximately 15 miles to the park; from exit 57 (Cedar City) via Utah Highway 14 east approximately 18 miles, then Utah Highway 148 for 4 miles (checked 2026-10-14) | NPS - Cedar Breaks directions | Checked |