
+3
1 / 9





+4
State Park
Cedar Canyon
Brian Head, UT
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Pricing
Check official pricing0.0
0 Reviews
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Reserve or permit
- Reserve on Recreation.gov
Book a site directly with the operator.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:Brian Head, UT
About
Overview
Cedar Canyon Campground is located conveniently close to Cedar City, Utah, only 11 miles east. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking and day-tripping to nearby Cedar Breaks National Monument.
Recreation
Cedar Canyon is just 8 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, with hiking trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery. Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find 10 miles of trails and the Twisted Forest, a stand of ancient bristlecone pine. The 34-mile Virgin River Rim Trail is located near the campground with a short drive for access and is open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Facilities
The campground offers a small group site and several family sites. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided but no showers are available. Roads and spurs are paved.
OHV/ATV's including street legal are not allowed in the campground.
Natural Features
Crow Creek flows alongside the campground, which is settled on the western edge of the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,100 feet. A forest of fir and aspen covers the site, providing shade in most campsites.
Nearby Attractions
Cedar Canyon is close to many areas with excellent recreational opportunities. Navajo Lake and Duck Lake are both within 20 minutes, offering boating, canoeing and fishing. The Markagunt ATV Trail System is easily accessed 5 miles to the east. OHV's are not allowed in the campground.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (19)
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Cedar Canyon
Trail
Crystal Springs to Blowhard Trail
Utah
7.7 mi2,129 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Rattlesnake Creek - Ashdown Gorge Trail
Utah
11.7 mi4,111 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Bartizan Arch Trail
Utah
5.0 mi2,326 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Spectra Point and Rampart Overlook Trails
Utah
3.7 mi1,565 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Alpine Pond North Loop
Utah
1.3 mi259 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Navajo Lake Loop
Utah
10.1 mi1,545 ftgain
Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page
Nearby Campgrounds
Spot an error in our data on Cedar Canyon?




