Duck Creek

Campground · Utah · 95 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Dixie National Forest (NF) · Open Access

95
Bookable sites
75 ft
Max rig length
up to 100
People per site
18
Accessible sites
8,487 ft
Elevation
Duck Creek Campground
Photo: S. Liermann USFS Dixie NF · Recreation.gov

Overview

Duck Creek Campground is located 25 miles east of Cedar City, Utah. Visitors enjoy fishing in Duck Creek Pond and nearby Navajo Lake, exploring the Markagunt OHV Trail System and the many miles of non-motorized trails. Nearby sites to see are Cascade Falls, Cedar Breaks National Monument, the Ice Cave and Mammoth Caves. It is the perfect place to stay if your plans include visiting Bryce and Zions National Parks.

This picturesque spot rests beneath a sheltering canopy of ponderosa pine and aspen; it provides easy access to several recreational activities and breathtaking scenery. The Duck Creek Visitor Center provides useful information to help visitors make the most of their experience on the Dixie National Forest.

Recreation

Duck Creek Pond offers great fishing for rainbow, brook, brown and cutthroat trout. The Markagunt ATV Trail System can be accessed from within the campground, offering about 300 miles of ATV/OHV routes and trails for riders of all skill levels. The Virgin River Rim Trail is a very popular 32 mile trail that skirts the Virgin River Rim with views of Zions National Park in the distance and the Virgin River Rim. The trail can be accessed in several locations and is within a few minute drive from the the campground. This trail is a non-motorized trail and enjoyed by bicyclist, horses and foot travel. There are many sites in the nearby area such as Cedar Breaks National Monument about a 15 minute drive from the campground and Bryce Canyon National Park approx 50 miles to the east. The Duck Creek Visitor Center is just across the road from the campground and will provide you with all the area information and local attractions such as Cascade Falls, Mammoth and Ice Caves, and excellent fishing at Navajo lake and Panguitch lake.

Facilities

Duck Creek offers a variety of campsites for families and groups alike. Flush and vault toilets are provided, as is drinking water from Memorial Day through mid-September. An amphitheater with a covered stage and plentiful bench seating is located in the campground. There is a OHV parking area that is located on the northeast corner in Loop D between campsites 89 and 90. OHV's including street legal are allowed to ride from your campsite to the trail located in the D loop and back to your campsite only. Joy riding is not allowed in the campground. OHV's are only allowed in the C, D and E Loops. A and B loops are closed to all OHV's including street legal. The Duck Creek Visitor Center is just across the road from the campground with trail maps and information on the surrounding scenic area. There is a dump station with potable and non-potable water, drinking water spigots are scattered through out the campground. There are no hook-ups to the water so please make sure you fill your trailer before you set up camp at the dump station located at the entrance of the campground.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in Aspen and Douglas Fir tree stands with several old growth Ponderosa Pines that are 200 to 500 years old, Which is adjacent to Duck Creek Pond that you can walk to from the campground at an elevation of 8,400 feet. The area is rich in volcanic rock fields that orginated from underground lava tubes.

Nearby Attractions

Restaurants, cabin rentals, groceries, fuel are are available located in Duck Creek Village two miles east of the campground. Small aluminum fishing boat rentals, a boat dock, rustic cabin lodging are available at nearby Navajo Lake Lodge which is located on the northwest shore of Navajo Lake a short 6 miles from the campground.

Cedar Breaks National Monument is 10 miles away, with hiking trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery.

Adjacent to Cedar Breaks National Monument is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find miles of trails including the Twisted Forest trail that has a stand of ancient bristlecone pine some of which can live up to 5,000 years.

Bryce Canyon National Park is a 35 minute drive to the east, Zions National Park is an hour drive to the south.

The Dixie National Forest offers endless trails both motorized and non-motorized along with high altitude fishing lakes and streams.

Come Stay and Play!

The facts

  • 95 bookable sites
  • 18 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 75 ft
  • Up to 100 people per site
  • Loops: A, B, C, D, E, PICN, PONP, RND, WAGO

Site types

  • 88 Standard Nonelectric
  • 4 Group Standard Nonelectric
  • 3 Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

95 campsites at Duck Creek

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
001AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft8 🐾
002AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft8 🐾
003AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft8 🐾
004AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8♿ 🐾
005AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
006AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
007AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
008AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
009AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
010AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
011AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
012AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
013AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
014AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft8 🐾
015AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
016AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft8 🐾
017AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
018AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
019AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft16 🐾
020AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft16 🐾
021AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft8 🐾
022AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft8 🐾
023AStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft8 🐾
024AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
025AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
026AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
027AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
028AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
029AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
030AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
031AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
032AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
033AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
034AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
035AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
036AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
037AStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
038BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
039BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
040BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
041BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft8 🐾
042BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
043BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
044BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—42 ft8 🐾
045BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft8 🐾
046BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—47 ft8 🐾
047BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft16 🐾
048BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—50 ft8 🐾
049BStandard NonelectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
050BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—52 ft8 🐾
051BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—37 ft8 🐾
052BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—52 ft8 🐾
053BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—48 ft8 🐾
054BStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—40 ft8 🐾
055CStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—42 ft8 🐾
056CStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—30 ft8 🐾
057CStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—52 ft16 🐾
058CStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft5 🐾
059CStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—48 ft8 🐾
060CStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft8♿ 🐾
061CShelter NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft10 🐾
062CShelter NonelectricBack InGravel—75 ft10♿ 🐾
063CStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—52 ft5♿ 🐾
065CStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—40 ft5♿ 🐾
067CStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—44 ft5♿ 🐾
070CStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—42 ft5♿ 🐾
064DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—52 ft5♿ 🐾
066DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—45 ft5♿ 🐾
068DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—68 ft5♿ 🐾
069DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—40 ft5♿ 🐾
071DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—52 ft5 🐾
072DShelter NonelectricBack InGravel—38 ft10♿ 🐾
079DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—52 ft8♿ 🐾
080DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—52 ft8 🐾
082DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft8♿ 🐾
083DStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight30 ft5 🐾
084DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—43 ft5♿ 🐾
085DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—35 ft5♿ 🐾
086DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—30 ft5♿ 🐾
087DStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight42 ft16 🐾
088DStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight42 ft16 🐾
089DStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight50 ft8 🐾
090DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft8 🐾
091DStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft8♿ 🐾
073EStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—52 ft5 🐾
074EStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft5 🐾
075EStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft5 🐾
076EStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft5 🐾
077EStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—50 ft5 🐾
078EStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—48 ft5 🐾
081EStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—40 ft8 🐾
Duck Creek GroupPICNGroup Standard Nonelectric—Gravel—60 ft100 🐾
Ponderosa GroupPONPGroup Standard Nonelectric—Paved—35 ft100 🐾
Round-up GroupRNDGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravel—60 ft50 🐾
Wagon TrainWAGOGroup Standard Nonelectric—Gravel—60 ft50 🐾

Getting there

Take Highway 14 from Cedar City, Utah, 28 miles east to Duck Creek campground. Campground turnoff will be on the left hand side of the highway, before you reach Duck Creek Village.

37.51861, -112.68472 · 37°31'7.0"N 112°41'5.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.32.61.91.00.90.51.51.91.92.11.62.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Duck Creek

Can you reserve a site at Duck Creek?
Yes, Duck Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Duck Creek have?
95 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Duck Creek?
75 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Duck Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Duck Creek.
Are campfires allowed at Duck Creek?
Campfires are allowed at Duck Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-01.

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