ST. GEORGE — Recreationists headed to Cedar Breaks Monument should expect to pay more, as entrance and campground fees will officially increase on May 24. The last significant change in fees occurred in 2018.
The new pricing structure will bring the monument into closer alignment with nearby and comparable campground services, according to a news release issued by the National Park Service. The increased fees will provide additional revenue to fund operations and deferred maintenance projects.
Fee schedule effective April 1
| Seven-Day Vehicle Pass | $25.00 |
| Per Person/Bicycle Pass | $15.00 |
| Motorcycle Pass | $20.00 |
| Cedar Breaks Specific Annual Pass | $45.00 |
| Pt. Supreme Campground standard site with showers, no electricity |
$30.00 |
| Pt. Supreme Campground walk-in tent with showers, no electricity |
$20.00 |
While basic park operations are funded by Congressional appropriations, the recreation use fees collected by the parks support new projects and the ongoing maintenance of park facilities that directly enhance the visitor experience. Changes to the fees reflect rates comparable to local sites with similar amenities and help offset the rising costs of operations. The fees generated will be used for improvements to services to services for visitors in the parks.
The 30-day public comment period on the fee changes occurred in October through the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment website. The public comment period was part of the planning and compliance process that provided the park with valuable information and feedback on preferences from the public. This news release is part of the 30-day notice of the proposed changes to occur.
Camping fees are authorized under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. This law allows parks to retain 80% of the fees collected for use on projects that directly benefit visitors. The remaining 20% is distributed throughout the National Park System.
Recent projects completed at Cedar Breaks National Monument using these funds include trail maintenance and repair, visitor programs and activities, and barrier fence replacement at Pt. Supreme. Future funds will continue to support facility operations and assist with additional visitor services such as improvements to interpretive exhibits, signage, ranger programming and the ability to purchase park maps for visitor enjoyment.
In 2022, Cedar Breaks National Monument visitors spent an estimated $50 million in local gateway regions while visiting the monument. These expenditures supported a total of 653 jobs and $62.2 million in economic output in local gateway economies surrounding the monument.
About Cedar Breaks National Monument
Established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933, Cedar Breaks National Monument preserves the multicolored geologic spectacle of the Cedar Breaks amphitheater, scenic vistas, and natural and cultural resources of scientific interest for public appreciation, education, recreation and enjoyment.
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