Duck Creek Ice Cave

Duck Creek Ice Cave is a small cold-trap limestone cavern about 30 miles east of Cedar City near Duck Creek Village. It measures roughly 80 feet long and 25 feet deep and stays cool year-round. Ice or icicles may be present depending on season and year, but late-summer melt-out can happen. Pioneers used it as natural refrigeration for food storage. The cave is a single horizontal room; a short walk from the parking area leads to the entrance, which has a steep descent with a rope handline.

Highlights

• Cold-trap cave with cool temperatures; ice is seasonal and year-dependent
• Historic use by pioneers for food storage
• Short visit—about 15 minutes; flashlight helpful for dark corners
• Access from Highway 14: turn at Duck Creek Ice Cave sign, ~0.5 mi then ~1 mi rough dirt road

Tips

The entrance descent is steep; use the rope handline and watch your step. Small children may need help. Bring a flashlight. No fee. Easy to combine with Cascade Falls or other Duck Creek stops.

When to go

Spring Summer Fall Winter

Accessible when the road is open—typically late spring through fall. Winter access depends on snow and road conditions. The cave itself is cold in every season.

What to bring

• Flashlight or headlamp
• Sturdy shoes with grip
• Warm layer — cave stays cool even in summer
• Camera if ice formations are present

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