Cedar Canyon

Campground · Utah · 19 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Dixie National Forest (NF) · Open Access

19
Bookable sites
60 ft
Max rig length
up to 35
People per site
8,519 ft
Elevation
Cedar Canyon Camp
Photo: AL&L · Recreation.gov

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.

The facts

  • Season: Late May – Mid September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 19 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 60 ft
  • Up to 35 people per site
  • Loops: CEDA

Site types

  • 18 Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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19 campsites at Cedar Canyon

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
001CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft8 🐾
002CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel25 ft8 🐾
003CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft8 🐾
004CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InPaved47 ft8 🐾
005CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel47 ft16 🐾
006CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
007CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InPaved42 ft8 🐾
008CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel60 ft8 🐾
009CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft16 🐾
010CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft8 🐾
011CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel36 ft8 🐾
012CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft16 🐾
013CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft8 🐾
014CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel42 ft8 🐾
015CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft16 🐾
016CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel42 ft8 🐾
017CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InPaved42 ft8 🐾
018CEDAStandard NonelectricBack InGravel30 ft16 🐾
019CEDAGroup Standard NonelectricBack InPaved40 ft35 🐾

Getting there

From Cedar City, Utah, take Highway 14 east for 11 miles. Campground is located just below the S turn on your left.

37.59194, -112.90333 · 37°35'31.0"N 112°54'12.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.53.73.52.51.80.71.92.32.12.62.43.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 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 Canyon

Can you reserve a site at Cedar Canyon?
Yes, Cedar Canyon is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cedar Canyon have?
19 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Cedar Canyon?
60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Cedar Canyon?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cedar Canyon.
Are campfires allowed at Cedar Canyon?
Campfires are allowed at Cedar Canyon. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Cedar Canyon also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Cedar Canyon's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • For current pricing and availability, visit www.recreation.gov

Restrictions:

  • 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

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Cedar Canyon

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-01.

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