Cedar Mesa Backpacking Permits

Permit ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Bears Ears National Monument · Open Access

6,439 ft
Elevation
A radiant orange sun bathes a stone structure built into a rock crevice in light.
Photo: BLM / Bob Wick · Recreation.gov

Getting there

37.52444, -109.89578 · 37°31'28.0"N 109°53'44.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F394353617183898577635039
Low °F202430354454605951392920
Precip in1.20.80.90.70.90.41.21.41.61.10.71.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cedar Mesa Backpacking Permits

Can you reserve a site at Cedar Mesa Backpacking Permits?
Yes, Cedar Mesa Backpacking Permits is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Camping near Cedar Mesa Backpacking Permits

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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