Caves Near Duck Creek Village

Lava tubes, ice caves, and day-trip caverns - from the Markagunt Plateau to Kanab and beyond

Duck Creek Village sits on the Markagunt Plateau, part of an ancient volcanic field. That is why Mammoth Cave, Bower Cave, and Duck Creek Ice Cave are all within about 20 minutes - they are lava tubes and cold caverns formed in the same landscape. Farther out, you will find popular stops like Mossy Cave at Bryce, the Kanab Sand Caves, and Moqui Cave, plus technical or historic sites for experienced cavers and history buffs. Use this page to see them by distance and pick the right cave for your trip.

Near Duck Creek

The three caves most visitors combine - Mammoth Cave, Bower Cave, and Duck Creek Ice Cave.

Cascade Falls waterfall in a red-rock canyon

Mammoth Cave

~20 min from the inn · One of Utah's largest lava tubes—Dixie National Forest

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Cascade Falls waterfall framed by pine trees

Bower Cave

~20 min from the inn · Lava tube near Mammoth Cave—ladder entry and bat habitat

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Cascade Falls waterfall above the canyon floor

Duck Creek Ice Cave

~20 min from the inn · Small cold cavern with year-round ice—pioneer food storage

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Day-Trip Caves

Popular stops within about an hour - Mossy Cave, Sand Caves, Moqui Cave, and Belly of the Dragon.

Cascade Falls waterfall below the canyon rim

Mossy Cave

~60 min from the inn · Bryce Canyon grotto and waterfall—easy family hike

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Cascade Falls spilling through a forested canyon

Sand Caves (Kanab)

~60 min from the inn · Man-made sandstone caverns from sand mining—popular hike

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Cascade Falls and surrounding canyon walls

Moqui Cave

~60 min from the inn · Roadside cave museum—fluorescent minerals and dinosaur tracks

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Cascade Falls waterfall in a forested canyon

Belly of the Dragon

~60 min from the inn · Man-made drainage tunnel—short, quirky walk under Highway 89

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Farther or Technical

Bloomington Cave, Bechan Cave, and Dance Hall Rock - permits, archaeology, or a long scenic drive.

Cascade Falls waterfall with pine trees and canyon walls

Bloomington Cave

~2 hr from the inn · Large limestone cave system near St. George—permit required

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Cascade Falls waterfall near the canyon overlook

Bechan Cave

~2 hr from the inn · Kane County rock shelter—mammoth fossils and archaeological site

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Cascade Falls waterfall and canyon overlook near Duck Creek Village

Dance Hall Rock

~2 hr from the inn · Historic sandstone amphitheater—pioneer gathering place

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More to Explore

For hiking, lakes, scenic drives, and day trips to Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Cedar Breaks, see the Duck Creek Guide and Lakes pages. Duck Creek Guide.

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