Duck Creek Ice Cave

Small cold cavern with year-round ice—pioneer food storage

At a glance

The short version

Duck Creek Ice Cave is ~20 min from Duck Creek Village Inn and fits travelers who want small cold cavern with year-round ice—pioneer food storage. Duck Creek Ice Cave is a small limestone cavern about 30 miles east of Cedar City near Duck Creek Village.

Quick facts

Distance	~20 min
Tier	Tier1
Best for	Small cold cavern with year-round ice—pioneer food storage

Good to know

Year-round ice and cool temperatures (~40°F)
Historic use by pioneers for food storage
Short visit—about 15 minutes; flashlight helpful for dark corners

Duck Creek Ice Cave is a small 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 cold year-round—around 40°F even in early August. Parts of the floor hold ice through the summer. 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

Year-round ice and cool temperatures (~40°F)
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

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.

Trip planning details

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate — short walk from parking, steep rope-assisted descent into the cave
Drive time: ~20 min from the inn
Parking: Small pulloff area on the access road. Turn at Duck Creek Ice Cave sign from Highway 14, ~0.5 mi then ~1 mi rough dirt road.
Pets: Dogs can stay at the parking area. Not practical inside the cave due to the steep descent.

What to bring

Flashlight or headlamp
Sturdy shoes with grip
Warm layer — cave stays ~40°F even in summer
Camera for the ice formations

Stay planning

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Why trust this guide

Cave access, forest roads, and shoulder-season weather can change faster than people expect around Duck Creek. We use guest trip-planning experience here, but always recommend checking the official sources below before you commit to the drive.

Questions: Duck Creek Ice Cave

Cave basics, driving distance, and what to know before you go.

What is Duck Creek Ice Cave?

Duck Creek Ice Cave is a small limestone cavern about 30 miles east of Cedar City near Duck Creek Village.

How far is Duck Creek Ice Cave from Duck Creek Village Inn?

Duck Creek Ice Cave is about ~20 min from Duck Creek Village Inn in the current cave guide.

What should I know before visiting Duck Creek Ice Cave?

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.