Cedar City Ranger District


Area Status: Open

The Cedar City Ranger District is located on the Markagunt Plateau, a gently sloping, eastward tilted earth block that has been modified by erosion, volcanism, and some glaciations.  Bordered by the beautiful pink limestone of the Wasatch formation (the same formation that forms the spires and landscape of Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument), the District has some of the more spectacular scenery in the west. This panoramic tapestry becomes even more spectacular during the splendor of autumn's colors.

Yankee MeadowsYankee Meadows

At a Glance

Closest Towns: Cedar City, UT; Duck Creek, UT; Brianhead, UT

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Lake and Pond Fishing

Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Cedar City Ranger District

River and Stream Fishing

Ice Fishing

Areas for Ice Fishing at Cedar City Ranger District

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Cedar City Ranger District

Backpacking

Areas for Backpacking at Cedar City Ranger District

Big Game Hunting

Viewing Wildlife

Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Cedar City Ranger District

Viewing Plants

Areas for Viewing Plants at Cedar City Ranger District

Viewing Scenery

Areas for Viewing Scenery at Cedar City Ranger District

Visitor Centers

Areas for Visitor Centers at Cedar City Ranger District

Boating - Motorized

Areas for Boating - Motorized at Cedar City Ranger District

Boating - Non-Motorized

Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Cedar City Ranger District

Skiing/Snowboarding

Areas for Skiing/Snowboarding at Cedar City Ranger District

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Cedar City Ranger District

Snowmobiling

Areas for Snowmobiling at Cedar City Ranger District

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
37.497

  Longitude : 
-112.642

  Elevation : 
6000 - 11307