Cedar Canyon
CEDAR CANYON
Part of Dixie National Forest
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.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.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.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.Important Notices
CHECK IN: Begins at 2 PM. CHECK OUT: By 11 AM.
- No electric, water or sewer hookups
- A fee will be charged at the campground for extra vehicles
ATV/OHV 's are not allowed in Cedar Canyon campground, they must be trailered at all times.
- Click here for more information on Dixie National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.
For campground inquiries, please call: (800) 342-2267.
Available Activities
- Hiking - Hiking
- Camping - Camping
- Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
- Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
Directions
From Cedar City, Utah, take Highway 14 east for 11 miles. Campground is located just below the S turn on your left.
Contact Information
Phone: 801-226-3564
DIXIE NF.
CEDAR CITY, UT 84721
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 009, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop CEDA, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop CEDA, Type Standard Nonelectric
