https://www.nps.gov/cebr News releases from Cedar Breaks National Monument. en-us https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/2026-seasonal-closure-of-sr-148.htm Fri, 02 Jan 2026 11:41:00 EST State Route 148 through Cedar Breaks National Monument has entered its routine seasonal winter closure due to snowpack. Snowmobile use is now permitted on the designated, marked route that follows the roadway. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/2026-seasonal-closure-of-sr-148.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/cedar-breaks-provides-winter-conditions-update-opens-snowshoe-tour-registration.htm Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:02:00 EST Cedar Breaks National Monument is currently experiencing lower-than-average snowpack for this time of year. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/cedar-breaks-provides-winter-conditions-update-opens-snowshoe-tour-registration.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/cedar-breaks-national-monument-begins-routine-winter-preparations.htm Sat, 11 Oct 2025 07:30:00 EST Cedar Breaks National Monument has begun its routine seasonal transition. Several facilities have closed for the season, while park roads remain open until snow accumulation restricts vehicle access. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/cedar-breaks-national-monument-begins-routine-winter-preparations.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/notice-of-stage-ii-fire-restriction-order.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:08:00 EST Fire Restrictions are in effect throughout Cedar Breaks National Monument. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/notice-of-stage-ii-fire-restriction-order.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/cedar-breaks-to-open-new-visitor-contact-station.htm Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:29:00 EST On August 22, 2024, Cedar Breaks National Monument is opening a brand-new Visitor Contact Station. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/cedar-breaks-to-open-new-visitor-contact-station.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/fee-increase-may-24-2024.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:21:00 EST Cedar Breaks National Monument would like to correct the previously issued press release concerning the implementation dates for the increased fees. Beginning on May 24, 2024, the monument will increase entrance and campground amenity fees. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/fee-increase-may-24-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/summer-services-resume-2024.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:47:00 EST Snowmobile closure, summer opening and festival dates announced. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/summer-services-resume-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/winter-season-begins.htm Mon, 01 Jan 2024 07:48:00 EST Hwy 148 closes for the winter and a new winter contact station opens at North View Overlook https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/winter-season-begins.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/proposed-fee-changes-2023.htm Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:43:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking the public’s comment on changes to entrance and campground fee increases under consideration for Cedar Breaks National Monument. The proposed changes would take effect in May 2024. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/proposed-fee-changes-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/youth-art-contest-winners.htm Fri, 08 Sep 2023 06:00:00 EST Cedar Breaks National Monument in conjunction with the Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA) and Zion Forever Project are pleased to announce the winners in the Cedar Breaks Youth Art Contest. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/youth-art-contest-winners.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/wildflower-festival-and-stargazing.htm Sat, 01 Jul 2023 04:33:00 EST The public is invited to special programming focused on the park’s wildflowers and star gazing opportunities. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/wildflower-festival-and-stargazing.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/cedar-breaks-road-opens.htm Thu, 01 Jun 2023 06:00:00 EST Cedar Breaks Scenic Byway (Hwy. 148) and Rim Road Open for the Summer Season https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/cedar-breaks-road-opens.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/snowmobile-trail-closed-for-season.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:37:00 EST On Thursday, April 27, Cedar Breaks National Monument will close the seasonal snowmobile trail through the park. The closure is necessary to begin preparing for the 2023 summer season, including plowing the park road and removing winter operations signage. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/snowmobile-trail-closed-for-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/delayed-summer-2023-opening.htm Fri, 14 Apr 2023 06:30:00 EST Cedar Breaks National Monument has received record amounts of snowfall this winter. The monument currently has 10 feet of snow with snow drifts 30-40+ feet in depth covering the main road. Accordingly, Cedar Breaks will have a delayed opening of its summer access and visitor services. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/delayed-summer-2023-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/need-a-paid-summer-internship-apply-at-zion-pipe-spring-cedar-breaks-and-bryce-canyon.htm Fri, 03 Mar 2023 05:05:00 EST Looking a summer job in some of the most beautiful and historic places In Utah? Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks and Cedar Breaks and Pipe Spring National Monuments are partnering with the Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative (IIC) to host paid internships this summer. Apply as soon as possible to be considered. https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/need-a-paid-summer-internship-apply-at-zion-pipe-spring-cedar-breaks-and-bryce-canyon.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/vcs-construction-start.htm Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:47:00 EST The Point Supreme Overlook will be closed to all access starting Monday, June 14 as construction staging begins on the new Cedar Breaks Visitor Contact Station. The closure will begin early Monday morning and will be in place through the 2022 season. In addition to the closure of the overlook, two-thirds of the parking lot will also be closed. A limited number of parking spaces will be available at the South Rim Trailhead (formerly known as Ramparts or Spectra Trail). https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/vcs-construction-start.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/vcs-award.htm Fri, 14 May 2021 07:37:00 EST The National Park Service has awarded the contract to construct the new Visitor Contact Station at Cedar Breaks National Monument to E-Corp, a small business in Utah. The Service is working with E-Corp to finalize a construction start date and other details. Construction is expected to begin this summer and last for two years. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/vcs-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/new-superintendent-announced-for-cedar-breaks-national-monument.htm Fri, 14 Dec 2018 03:21:00 EST Kathleen Gonder, Chief of Interpretation and Visitor Information at Bryce Canyon National Park, has been named superintendent of Cedar Breaks National Monument. Gonder, a 29-year National Park Service veteran with broad experience in park administration and leadership, will begin her new duties on February 3, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/new-superintendent-announced-for-cedar-breaks-national-monument.htm https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/cedar-breaks-national-monument-designated-as-an-international-dark-sky-park.htm Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:39:00 EST Cedar Breaks National Monument and the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) are excited to announce the designation of Cedar Breaks as an International Dark Sky Park. This distinction recognizes Cedar Breaks as a sanctuary of natural darkness and for the opportunity it provides visitors to enjoy the night sky. https://www.nps.gov/cebr/learn/news/cedar-breaks-national-monument-designated-as-an-international-dark-sky-park.htm