Trip ideas and local guides
Duck Creek Journal
Trip ideas, local guides, and practical help for planning time in Duck Creek and Southern Utah.
Trip Planning How Far Is Duck Creek Village From Moab? 290 Miles, and a Long Way Down
Moab sits about 290 road miles from Duck Creek Village, a drive of five to six hours by way of US-89 and I-70. The village is the highest ground of the whole trip, Moab lands 4,400 feet lower, and one stretch of I-70 runs about 104 miles with no services.
Trip Planning What County Is Duck Creek Village In? Kane, With Two More County Lines Within Two Miles
Duck Creek Village sits in Kane County, Utah, and Kanab is the county seat, 50.7 miles and about 70 minutes south. The Garfield County line runs 1.75 miles north of the village and the Iron County line 1.95 miles northwest, so several of the stops near the inn belong to other counties.
Trip Planning What Is the Weather Like in Duck Creek Village in December?
December in Duck Creek Village runs 39 to 41F by day and about 18F at night, with a freeze on 30 or 31 nights of the month. Snow covered the ground on Christmas Day in 12 of the last 13 years at 7,800 feet, with a median depth of 9 inches. The valley towns below get just as cold after dark.
Trip Planning Is There a Fire Near Duck Creek Village? Today's Status and the Checks to Run
No. On October 4, 2026, no wildfire is burning near Duck Creek Village, and Dixie National Forest has no fire restrictions in place. Sixteen small fires started within 10 miles this year and all of them are out. Here are the numbers, the big fires in the record, and the four places to check on the day you drive.
Trip Planning Are There Bears in Duck Creek Village, Utah?
Yes. Black bears live on Cedar Mountain around Duck Creek Village, and they are the only bears in Utah. Sightings stay uncommon, but 2026 brought Utah its worst bear year on record, so food storage matters more this fall than usual.
Trip Planning How Far Is Duck Creek Village From Las Vegas?
Duck Creek Village sits about 205 road miles from the Las Vegas Strip, 3.5 to 4 hours of driving on I-15 north to Cedar City and 30 miles east on Highway 14. Utah runs an hour ahead of Nevada, and the road drops 550 feet before it climbs 8,300.
Trip Planning What Is the Weather Like in Duck Creek Village in November?
November in Duck Creek Village runs 48 to 49F by day and about 24F at night, with 24 to 29 freezing nights in the month. Snow sits on the ground about 10 days in an average November at village elevation and 22 days at the Highway 14 summit. The highway stays open; Cedar Breaks closes on snow.
Trip Planning How Far Is Duck Creek Village From Los Angeles?
Duck Creek Village sits about 470 road miles from downtown Los Angeles, 8 to 9 hours of driving on I-15 through Las Vegas and Cedar City, then 30 miles up Highway 14. Utah runs an hour ahead of California, and the drive finishes 8,200 feet above where it started.
Trip Planning Is There a Pharmacy Near Duck Creek Village? Where to Fill a Prescription
Duck Creek Village has no pharmacy. The nearest prescription counter sits 30 miles west in Cedar City, Panguitch Drug is 38 miles north, and on a Sunday only the Cedar City counters open at all. Utah law lets a pharmacist bridge you, but never for a controlled substance.
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