Cedar Breaks National Monument
Brian Head, UT
A 600 m deep amphitheater of orange hoodoos at over 3,000 m elevation, with rim viewpoints along Utah 148. The road is usually open late May to October; wildflowers peak in July.
Cedar Breaks National Monument is a natural amphitheatre in southwestern Utah, on the Markagunt Plateau near Brian Head and about 24 kilometres southeast of Cedar City. The bowl measures more than 5 kilometres across and drops about half a mile (roughly 800 metres). Iron and manganese oxides colour the Pink Cliffs in red, purple and yellow. The monument was established in 1933 and rises to about 3,200 metres.
Utah State Route 148 passes several viewpoints overlooking formations that recall Bryce Canyon. In summer wildflowers bloom along the way, and bristlecone pines, spruce and aspen grow on the plateau. If you are short on time, walk the first mile of the South Rim Trail (5 miles round trip) to Spectra Point. The Sunset Trail (about 1.6 km) is paved.
Point Supreme Campground has 25 sites and, according to Recreation.gov, is open roughly from mid-June to late September. SR 148 is closed by snow in winter and facilities are then shut (NPS notice of January 2026). Check opening times and road conditions in advance.
- Nearest town
- Brian Head, UT
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 37.6117, -112.8375
- Editor's pick
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Cross Hollow RV ResortMotorhome stopover15 mi from Cedar Breaks National MonumentMotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Painted Hills RV ParkMotorhome stopover16 mi from Cedar Breaks National MonumentMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Indian Peaks RV ParkMotorhome stopover18 mi from Cedar Breaks National MonumentMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
- Lava Point CampgroundCampsite19 mi from Cedar Breaks National MonumentTentsCaravansToilets
- Red Ledge RV ParkMotorhome stopover20 mi from Cedar Breaks National MonumentTentsMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- The Orchards at Kolob RV ResortMotorhome stopover23 mi from Cedar Breaks National Monument · 36 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Cedar Breaks National Monument?
Cedar Breaks National Monument is in Brian Head, UT, at GPS 37.6117, -112.8375. It is about 13 mi from Cedar City.
Can you camp near Cedar Breaks National Monument?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Point Supreme Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 38 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Cedar Breaks National Monument?
Cedar Breaks National Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southwest Utah: Snow Canyon, Kolob and Cedar Breaks to Bryce.
What is there to see near Cedar Breaks National Monument?
Places worth a stop nearby: Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park (24 mi), Zion National Park (24 mi), Watchman Campground (30 mi) and Red Canyon, Dixie National Forest (30 mi).
When is the best time to visit Cedar Breaks National Monument?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)