The tree is in Dümbelek Pass of Cocokdere Valley in Toros Mountains at an elevation of 1,875 m (6,152 ft).

Nearest settlements are Arslanköy town and Tırtar village of Toroslar district in Mersin Province.

Its distance to Mersin city center is about 60 km (37 mi).

Entrance to the valley, where the tree is situated, is barred, and access is subject to permission from the forestry authority.

The nameplate at site states the age of the cedar as 625 years old.