Cedar Canyon
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.
Some sites take reservations. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 18 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
19 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 16 / 2 | Yes | |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 16 / 2 | Yes | |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Dark sky | 3.9 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | Late May to Mid September |
| Forest | Dixie National Forest |
| Booking | or call 1-877-444-6777 Some single sites are available on a first come, first served basis. |
| Fees | For current pricing and availability, visit www.recreation.gov |
| Rules | Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits only. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days |
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Getting there
From Cedar City, Utah, take Highway 14 east for 11 miles. Campground is located just below the S turn on your left.
| Nearest town | Cedar City, Utah |
| Coordinates | 37.5919° N, 112.9033° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedLake Piles Rx
8 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 10.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Gander RV ↗ | 36.4 mi |
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Camping Cedar Canyon Campground
Worth a stop
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.
- 9.1 miGreens Lake Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9.2 miRed Hollow Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miNavajo Lake - Deep Creek ↗6.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.7 miVirgin River Rim Trail ↗29.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miCrystal Springs Trail1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.3 miPotato Hollow Trail ↗5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.8 miLong Hollow Trail1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miBlowhard Trail ↗6.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Dixie National Forest.
- inDixie National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,711,285 acres
- 1.7 miAshdown Gorge Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 7,085 acres
- 8.3 miDeep Creek North Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 4,478 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Caretaker's CabinBuilding · Cedar City · 3.9 mi
- Visitor CenterBuilding · Cedar City · 4.1 mi
- US Post Office–Cedar City MainBuilding · Cedar City · 10.5 mi
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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cedar Canyon?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Cedar Canyon?
For current pricing and availability, visit www.recreation.gov
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cedar Canyon?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Cedar Canyon open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Late May to Mid September.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Cedar Canyon have?
19 sites, including 18 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cedar Canyon?
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Cedar Canyon?
Vault toilets and drinking water are provided but no showers are available.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Cedar Canyon?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cedar Canyon. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Cedar Canyon?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Quiet hours between 10 p.m.
Source: Fire nearby
Is Cedar Canyon good for stargazing?
Cedar Breaks National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 3.9 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.
Source: DarkSky International
What is there to do at Cedar Canyon?
Cedar Canyon is just 8 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, with hiking trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Cedar Canyon?
Cedar City, Utah. Cedar Canyon is close to many areas with excellent recreational opportunities.
Source: Getting there