Duck Creek
Dixie National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CEDAR CITY, UT, UT
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$100 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (246 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/duck-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Duck Creek Campground offers well-maintained facilities beneath ponderosa pines with access to fishing, nearby Bryce and Zion National Parks, and the Markagunt OHV Trail System. Campers praise the clean restrooms and friendly camp host, though seasonal operations and occasional maintenance issues require flexibility.
Wildlife alert: Elk, pronghorn, American badger, wild turkey, steller's jay, and greater short-horned lizards present in the area.
Insider tips for Duck Creek: Book early — this is a popular federal campground. Bring your own water or verify water availability before arrival, as maintenance can affect supply. Locate near Duck Creek Village (5 minutes away) for supplies and services.
Skip Duck Creek if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You require guaranteed water and full facility access — seasonal operations and maintenance shutdowns occur.. You prefer off-season camping — closed November through mid-May..
Best time to visit Duck Creek: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Official operating season per verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Spruces Campground (Dixie Nf) (CEDAR CITY, UT), Navajo Lake Campground (CEDAR CITY, UT), Te-Ah (CEDAR CITY, UT), Point Supreme Campground (Cedar City, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Duck Creek
Cell signal at Duck Creek (CEDAR CITY, UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground.
Bring your own water or verify water availability before arrival, as maintenance can affect supply.
Locate near Duck Creek Village (5 minutes away) for supplies and services.
Official operating season per verified data.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dixie National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dixie National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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