Visitors can access the park via Highway 143 and the town of Brian Head. You can view Cedar Breaks from the North View Overlook. State Route 143 will remain open, weather permitting.
Cedar Breaks National Monument 4730 South Highway 148 Brian Head, UT84719
Cedar Breaks National Monument is located east of Cedar City, Utah, just a short drive from Interstate 15. The park is centrally located between Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. For detailed driving directions, please visit our Directions & Transportation page by clicking the green button below.
Cedar Breaks National Monument is always open, but access and services vary by season, please visit our Plan Your Visit page for more information.
All Park Hours
Current Hours (Winter Season)
October 15–May 26
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Between mid-October and late May, access to the national monument is limited to snowmobile, snowshoe, or cross-country ski access only. These date varies each year, visit the park's current conditions page for more information.
Standard Hours
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Visitor access, services, and activities vary by season. Normally, between late May through mid-October, the road through the park is open to vehicle access. Visitor services and facilities vary, visit the Operating Hours and Seasons or Current Conditions pages for more information.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Season
October 15–May 26
Every Day:Open 24 hours
Between mid-October and late May, access to the national monument is limited to snowmobile, snowshoe, or cross-country ski access only. These date varies each year, visit the park's current conditions page for more information.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Open 24 hours
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Open 24 hours
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Open 24 hours
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
Open 24 hours
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Open 24 hours
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Open 24 hours
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Open 24 hours
Holiday
Date
Hours
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.
There is not public internet access in the park.
Cellular service is very limited and unreliable in the park. Some cellular service can be achieved at the park overlooks, such as the Point Supreme Overlook, Sunset Overlook, Chessman Overlook and North View Overlook.
