Cedar Canyon
Cedar Canyon is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 37.59194, -112.90333
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Scenic Drive
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Cedar Canyon
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Maverik · 44 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sinclair · 41 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 126 designated routes (163 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Canyon Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Site G7 | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Site G2 | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Deer Haven Campground | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Deer Haven | National forest group campground | 1.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Site 1 | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.