Travel Guide
Enjoy our Neighborhood
Nestled on 40 acres of pristine land, Cedar Canyon Retreat is your gateway to adventure and relaxation. Surrounded by public lands, you'll find endless opportunities to explore the great outdoors! We're excited to share that we're developing new amenities, including a community campfire area as well as our play zone for families. Plus, don't miss our charming covered wagons situated on site.
**Experience Local Culture and Adventure**
Located just minutes away, Cedar City offers a vibrant arts scene with attractions like the renowned Utah Shakespeare Festival and the Utah Summer Games, among numerous other events throughout the year. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike, bike, fish, snowmobile, or sled in our breathtaking canyon. And if you're a fan of national parks, you're in luck! Zion, Bryce Canyon, and the stunning Cedar Breaks are all just a short drive away—Cedar Breaks is only 20 minutes from our retreat!
When you arrive, be sure to stop by our office! Our team is eager to provide information about local activities, hidden gems, and the best spots to explore.
Looking for something nearby and easy for all ages? Check out our
Cedar Canyon Family Activity Guide!
When hunger strikes, our neighborhood boasts two fantastic steak houses, and Cedar City surprises visitors with an impressive array of dining options and
restaurants, Enjoy delicious meals inspired by the town's dynamic culture, influenced by its status as a college and festival hub. With so many choices, there's something to satisfy every palate.
Local Attractions
Ashdown Gorge/Flanigan Arch
5 minutes from CCR
Brian Head Resort
45 minutes from CCR
Bryce Canyon National Park
90 minutes from CCR
Cascade Falls
30 minutes from CCR
Cedar Breaks National Monument
20 minutes from CCR
Cedar City Trail System
5 minutes from CCR
Kolob Canyons, Zion N.P.
30 minutes from CCR
Navajo Lake
25 minutes from CCR
Red Hollow Trail
4 minutes from CCR
Utah Shakespeare Festival
7 minutes from CCR
Woods Ranch County Park
Best sledding hill in Utah. 10 minutes from CCR.
Zion National Park
90 minutes from CCR
Panguitch Lake
Panguitch Lake, nestled in the high mountain wilderness of southern Utah, is a serene alpine escape known for its crystal-clear waters, world-class trout fishing, and breathtaking forested surroundings.
Let's Eat!
In addition to the two great steak houses right in our canyon neighborhood, Cedar City offers a variety of restaurants, much more than you might expect from a city of its size, thanks to being a college and festival town. Here are a few of our favorites.
Better yet, cook dinner over your own campfire, which is available at every site at Cedar Canyon Retreat.
Milt's Stage Stop
3560 Hwy 14, 1 minute from CCR
steak house
Rusty's Ranch House
2275 Hwy 14, 4 minutes from CCR
steak house
Centro Woodfired Pizza
50 W Center St, Cedar City, UT 84720
Pizzeria / Casual Dining
The Pub and Spirits & Craft Kitchen
86 W Center St, Panguitch, UT 84759
Gastropub / Casual Dining
Ganache-d Gourmet Brownies
10 N Main St, Panguitch, UT 84759
Dessert Shop / Bakery
Vittles Café
98 N Main St, Panguitch, UT 84759
Diner / Casual American
Hermie's Drive-in
294 N Main, 7 minutes from CCR
best burger joint in town
Pork Belly’s Eatery
110 E Center St, Cedar City, UT 84720
Barbecue / Casual Dining
Puerto Vallarta Jalisco
145 N Main St, Panguitch, UT 84759
Mexican Restaurant / Family Dining
Family Outings in Cedar Canyon
Need to keep the kids busy while dinner is cooking? Angel's Landing a bit too daunting for the little ones? Only have an hour to kill? Fortunately, there are a variety of fun places within a few minutes of Cedar Canyon Retreat! None of these are complicated enough to need guide books or GPS tracks, but we have information on each one of them in our office.
Family Outings
The CCR Badlands
Our own little Bryce Canyon! A short two minute walk up to an outcrop of Entrada Sandstone (which also forms Goblin Valley and Arches NP), starting from the Cabin driveway or between RV Sites 3 and 4.
Retreat Falls
1/4 mile from Cedar Canyon Retreat
Hidden practically across the street from us is our own waterfall! Actually, this is a dam built in the 1920s to filter sediment from the muddy Coal Creek, although it proved to be far more scenic than useful. Since then, 100 years of erosion has created a second waterfall. A great place to cool off after your summer adventures! Pick up directions in our office.
Coal Creek Trail
4 miles from Cedar Canyon Retreat
Near the mouth of the canyon on the south side of the highway is the beginning of Cedar City's trail network.
On easy paved pathways, you can explore the canyon and Coal Creek (named for the pioneer-era coal mines up the canyon), or continue down for several miles through and around the city.
Red Hollow Trail
4 miles from Cedar Canyon Retreat
Part of a new hiking & mountain biking network built by the BLM, this 1.5 mile (round trip) trail through the Navajo Sandstone near a fault line is like Zion sideways!
The trailhead is on the north side of the highway, between Rusty's and the mouth of the canyon (watch for "the shoe tree"). At the top, continue up the Thor's Lookout trail to the right for even better views.
Serious mountain bikers will notice some great jumps and other technical challenges for the downhill ride.
Bristlecone Trail
15 minutes from Cedar Canyon Retreat
About as easy and pretty as it gets! A 1/2 mile flat loop through a forest to a grove of Bristlecone Pines, among the oldest trees on Earth. Great views of Zion National Park too.
The trailhead is right at the summit of the highway on the right.
Woods Ranch
10 minutes from Cedar Canyon Retreat
A county park just up the canyon, Woods Ranch has a fishing pond during the summer at which kids can fish for free. During the winter, one of the best snow tubing hills in the state is here. It will have snow all winter, even when it melts at the Retreat.
Cascade Falls Trail
30 minutes from Cedar Canyon Retreat
This 1 mile trail leads to one of the most unique waterfalls you will ever see. Water gushes right out of a cave in the side of a cliff and cascades down the mountain.
Follow Highway 14 to the Navajo Lake turnoff. Half a mile down this road is a gravel road on the left, which will take you to the trailhead.
Brian Head Peak
35 minutes from Cedar Canyon Retreat
One of the highest roads in Utah (a 2 mile gravel road only open in summer) takes you the top of Southern Utah's highest mountain, just over 11,000 feet. You'll feel like you're on top of the world!
Alpine Pond Trail, Cedar Breaks NM
25 minutes from Cedar Canyon Retreat
A beautiful nature walk through subalpine forest with frequent views of Cedar Breaks, this can be done as either of two one mile loops or a two mile loop.
A brochure guides you through the plants and animals you'll encounter. The summer wildflowers are especially beautiful.
The trailhead is at the Chessmen Ridge Overlook, 2 miles north of the Visitors Center.
Cedar Breaks National Monument
20 minutes from Cedar Canyon Retreat
Cedar Breaks is often called "Bryce Canyon's Little Sister," but it has its own charm. It's bowl is actually wider and deeper than than the Bryce Amphitheater. It is much less crowded, and you can drive right up to several spectacular viewpoints without any hiking. Our favorite (above): Chessmen Ridge at sunset.
MAKE NEW MEMORIES
Your Adventure Awaits
We hope you enjoy your stay with us and make the most of the wonderful experiences our area has to offer. See you soon!