Bear Cabin Pet Friendly
2 queen bedrooms · 1 bathroom
On the hillside above the inn
- Kitchen
- Fast WiFi
- Barbeque
Traveling with a dog
Pet-Friendly Cabins in Duck Creek Village, Utah
Bear Cabin, Moose Cabin, and Forest Haven welcome dogs for $50 a stay, not a night. The forest starts at the door. Below: which cabin fits, the house rules, where dogs can and cannot go at Zion and Bryce, and how to keep a dog happy at 8,400 feet.
Dogs stay in the cabins. The hotel rooms are not pet-friendly.
The six rooms in the lodge are pet-free, and a pet found in one is a $150 charge plus any damage. If a dog is coming, book a cabin. Service dogs are the exception: they are welcome everywhere on the property, including the hotel rooms, with no fee. Read the full pet policy.
The lodge: 6 hotel rooms Not pet-friendly. Service dogs only.
Bear Cabin and Moose Cabin Dogs welcome. Side by side on the inn's hillside.
Forest Haven
Dogs welcome. Its own lot up the road, about 5 minutes from the inn, with a private hot tub.
The pet policy at a glance
- Pet fee
- $50 per stay, per cabin. Not per night.
- Sleeps
- Bear 4, Moose 4, Forest Haven 6. Bear and Moose together, 8
- Hot tub
- Forest Haven has a private one
- Hotel rooms
- Not pet-friendly. Service dogs are welcome
- Out the door
- Dixie National Forest trails, minutes away
- Elevation
- 8,400 ft. Cool nights, even in July
Three dog-friendly cabins, and which one suits you
Bear and Moose are matching cabins side by side on the hillside above the village, and you can book both for two families and their dogs. Forest Haven sits on its own forested lot a few minutes up the road, with the private hot tub. Bear and Moose from $236 a night; Forest Haven is priced on its own calendar. Rates vary by date.
Moose Cabin Pet Friendly
2 queen bedrooms · 1 bathroom
On the hillside above the inn
- Kitchen
- Fast WiFi
- Barbeque
Forest Haven Private Hot Tub
1 bedroom + loft · 1 king + 2 queens · 1 bathroom
About a 5-minute drive from the inn
- Private Hot Tub
- Full Kitchen
- Fast WiFi
Side by side
| Feature | Bear Cabin | Moose Cabin | Forest Haven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeps | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Beds | Two queen bedrooms | Two queen bedrooms | Queen bedroom downstairs, king and queen in the loft |
| Where | The inn’s hillside, next to Moose | The inn’s hillside, next to Bear | Its own lot up the road, about 5 minutes from the inn |
| Hot tub | No | No | Yes, private |
| Kitchen | Full | Full | Full |
| Outside | Front porch with seating, grill | Front porch with seating, grill | Patio, grill, hammock |
| Booking | Instant, online | Instant, online | Request to book, self check-in |
| Pet fee | $50 per stay | $50 per stay | $50 per stay |
| Best for | Two to four people and a dog | Two to four people and a dog | Families or friends, or anyone who wants the tub after a trail day |
Two families, two dogs?
Book Bear and Moose together in one reservation: four queen bedrooms for up to 8 people, two kitchens, and two front porches a few steps apart. The pet fee is $50 for each cabin.
House rules for dogs
Five things, all in our house rules. They keep the cabins clean for the next guest and the wildlife wild.
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Tell us the dog is coming
Add your pet when you book so the $50 fee is on the reservation. An undeclared pet, or any pet in a hotel room, is $150 plus any damage.
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Leash outside the cabin
There is real wildlife here. Deer are regulars on the property, and elk and turkeys use the same forest roads you walk.
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Crated if left alone
A dog can stay behind in the cabin only if it is crated and quiet. If yours is not a crate dog, plan days it can join.
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Pick up, everywhere
On the property and on the trails. Bring more bags than you think you need.
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Not in the dining and recreation area
The shared spaces at the inn stay pet-free.
You are responsible for damage, deodorizing, and noise. That is the whole list.
Where can your dog go? Zion, Bryce, Cedar Breaks, and the forest
Duck Creek is surrounded by national forest, where a leashed dog is welcome on the trails. The national parks are a different story: all three nearby cap the leash at six feet and keep dogs to pavement or a single trail. The meter shows how much of each place your dog gets to see.
Dixie National Forest around Duck Creek
From the doorTrails open to leashed dogs
- Dogs can go
- The forest trails and roads: Cascade Falls, Aspen Mirror Lake, the Navajo Lake Loop, the Virgin River Rim Trail, and Deer Hollow’s dog trails in winter.
- Rules to know
- Campgrounds and picnic areas require a leash of 6 ft or less, and dogs are not allowed in designated swimming areas.
Paved areas only
- Dogs can go
- Parking lots, all the overlooks, and the paved Sunset Trail.
- Not allowed
- Alpine Pond, Spectra Point, Ramparts, and every other unpaved trail. No dogs in buildings.
Paved areas only
- Dogs can go
- The paved Rim Trail between Sunset and Sunrise Points, the Shared Use Path from the entrance to Inspiration Point, paved viewpoints, roads, parking, and campgrounds.
- Not allowed
- Every unpaved trail, Piracy Point, buildings, and the shuttle. The rule covers dogs you carry, too.
Minimum fine $75. Leash 6 ft or shorter.
Zion National Park
~55 minOne trail only
- Dogs can go
- The Pa’rus Trail, roads, parking areas, developed campgrounds, picnic areas, and the Zion Lodge grounds.
- Not allowed
- Every other trail, including Canyon Overlook on the east side, the wilderness, the shuttle buses, and buildings.
Minimum fine $100. Leash 6 ft or shorter.
Is Zion dog-friendly?
Only just. The Pa’rus Trail is the one trail in the park open to dogs: a paved path along the Virgin River from the visitor center. Dogs are also fine on roads, in parking areas, developed campgrounds, picnic areas, and on the Zion Lodge grounds. They cannot ride the shuttle or go on any other trail, including Canyon Overlook near the east entrance you drive through from here. For a full Zion hiking day, Canyon Paws in Rockville (435-703-6680) does daycare and boarding a few minutes from Springdale. Ask about B.A.R.K. Ranger at any visitor center. Our Zion guide.
Is Bryce Canyon dog-friendly?
On pavement, yes, and the best of it is good: the half mile of Rim Trail between Sunset and Sunrise Points looks straight into the amphitheater, and the Shared Use Path runs from the entrance to Inspiration Point. Paved viewpoints are fine except Piracy Point. The hoodoo trails below the rim and the shuttle are off limits, even for a dog you carry. The visitor center runs a B.A.R.K. Ranger program, with treats. Our Bryce guide.
Is Cedar Breaks dog-friendly?
The closest of the three and the easiest with a dog: every overlook along the rim road and the paved Sunset Trail are open to leashed dogs. Alpine Pond, Spectra Point, and Ramparts are unpaved and closed to them. Start a B.A.R.K. Ranger card at the visitor center. Our Cedar Breaks guide.
Dog-friendly walks and hikes near Duck Creek
All on the Dixie National Forest, all with a leash, ordered from the nearest. Drive times are from the inn.
Duck Creek Pond and the village~2 min
The first and last walk of the day: a small pond and the quiet village roads, close enough that nobody has to load the car.
Aspen Mirror Lake~5 min
About half a mile through the aspens to a 15-acre lake. Short enough for a puppy or an old dog, and best on a still morning.
Navajo Lake Loop~15 min
11.5 miles around the lake with only about 200 feet of climbing, open to bikes and horses as well. Walk a piece of it, not all of it, unless your dog trains for this.
Cascade Falls~20 min
1.1 miles round trip along the rim to where Navajo Lake pours out of a cliff. No water on the trail and real drop-offs, so a short leash and a full bottle.
Strawberry Point~25 min
A short walk to a rim overlook at the end of a gravel road. Steep drop-offs and no water. Keep the leash short at the edge.
Deer Hollow, in winterNear the village
Groomed Nordic trails with a purpose-built dog trail (the purple Aspen Trail) plus the Boulder and Pebble overlook trails. The blue loops are ski-only.
Keeping a dog happy at 8,400 feet
The high country is easy on dogs in most ways: cool, quiet, shady, and full of smells. These are the things that catch people out.
Altitude and water
The village sits at 8,400 feet and the air is dry. Dogs coming up from the desert tire sooner and drink more. Take the first day easy and carry water on every walk, because almost none of the trails have any.
Cold nights
July nights fall into the 40s and winter brings real snow. The AVMA notes that cold tolerance depends on coat, body fat, activity, and health, so short-coated, small, old, and young dogs need a jacket and a warm bed.
The heat below
Zion’s canyon floor is about 4,000 feet lower, and a summer car turns dangerous in minutes. The park prohibits leaving a pet in a vehicle where it is at risk. On a hot park day, the dog is better off in the cool forest or at a sitter.
Wildlife
Deer, elk, and turkeys are everywhere, and this is mountain lion country. Utah DWR’s advice is to keep dogs close, and to pick them up or hold them tight if you meet a lion. Never let a dog chase anything.
Hunting season
In 2026 the general deer and elk seasons run from mid August archery to early November, with rifle hunts in October. Put blaze orange on the dog and on yourself, and keep to trails.
Toxic algae
Utah DEQ’s advice for advisory water is simple: keep dogs away from it, and rinse a wet dog with clean water right away. Panguitch Lake carried a warning advisory on July 29, 2026. Check the current list before a lake day.
Sources: Utah DEQ harmful algae pet safety and current advisories; Utah DWR mountain lion guidance; AVMA cold weather safety; NPS pet pages for Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Cedar Breaks. Checked October 10, 2026.
What to pack for your dog
Tick things off as you load the car.
When to come with a dog
Summer
The easy season. Warm days, cool nights, every forest trail open. Start early and plan around afternoon storms from mid July.
Fall
Gold aspens and the best walking weather of the year. Also hunting season, so orange vests from late August.
Winter
Deep snow, Deer Hollow’s dog trail, and short walks on plowed roads. Booties and a towel by the door.
Spring
Mud season. Snow lingers on north slopes into May and the trails are soft. Lower trails and the village roads dry first.
Highway 14 is plowed but winter driving here is real. Check road conditions and the winter driving guide before you come up between November and April.
If your dog needs a vet
There is no vet in Duck Creek Village. The nearest clinics are in Cedar City, about 30 miles west on Highway 14. Save these numbers before you lose signal.
Cedar City Animal Hospital
Cedar City, about 30 miles
435-586-8387Lists on-call emergency service. Closed weekends.
Southern Utah Animal Hospital
Cedar City
435-586-6216Weekday hours; takes emergency calls during them.
Cedar Veterinary Clinic
Cedar City
435-586-3400General practice.
Southwest Animal Emergency
St. George, about 80 miles
435-673-3191Open 24/7, including holidays. The nearest round-the-clock emergency vet.
If your dog swallowed something or swam in suspect water: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435 or Pet Poison Helpline (855) 765-7661. Both may charge a fee. Clinic details checked October 10, 2026; call ahead, hours change.
Bring the dog. Book a cabin.
Tell us your dates, how many people, and how many dogs, and we will match you to the right cabin.
Related guides
Cascade Falls
A waterfall that pours straight out of a cliff, 20 minutes away
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Cedar Breaks National Monument
Alpine amphitheater, sunset overlooks, and an International Dark Sky Park, 20 minutes from the inn
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Duck Creek Village
ATV trails, fishing, fall colors, caves, and mountain-town living at 8,400 feet
View guideQuestions about traveling with a dog
The fee, the rooms, the parks, and the rules.
Are the hotel rooms at Duck Creek Village Inn pet-friendly?
No. The six hotel rooms in the lodge are not pet-friendly. Dogs stay in Bear Cabin, Moose Cabin, or Forest Haven. A pet in a hotel room is a $150 charge plus any damage. Service dogs are the exception and are welcome in the hotel rooms.
How much is the pet fee?
$50 per stay, per cabin, not per night. A week with your dog costs the same $50 as a weekend.
Which cabins are dog-friendly?
All three: Bear Cabin and Moose Cabin (two queen bedrooms, sleep 4 each) and Forest Haven (sleeps 6, private hot tub). Book Bear and Moose together for up to 8 people.
Do you have a pet-friendly cabin with a hot tub?
Yes. Forest Haven has a private hot tub, a full kitchen, a hammock, and a queen bedroom plus a loft with a king and a queen. The same $50 pet fee applies.
Can I leave my dog alone in the cabin?
Only crated and quiet. That is the house rule for all three cabins. If your dog does not crate, plan days it can join, or use a sitter for a Zion day.
Are service animals allowed in the hotel rooms?
Yes. A service dog is welcome anywhere on the property, including the hotel rooms, with no pet fee, deposit, or surcharge. We may ask only whether the dog is required because of a disability and what task it is trained to perform. Emotional support animals are not service animals under the ADA, so the pet policy applies to them.
Is Zion National Park dog-friendly?
Barely. Leashed dogs are allowed on the Pa’rus Trail, roads, parking areas, developed campgrounds, picnic areas, and the Zion Lodge grounds. Every other trail, the shuttle, and the wilderness are closed to dogs, and the minimum fine is $100. Canyon Paws in Rockville offers daycare and boarding near the park entrance.
Can dogs go in Bryce Canyon?
On pavement only: the Rim Trail between Sunset and Sunrise Points, the Shared Use Path to Inspiration Point, paved viewpoints except Piracy Point, roads, parking, and campgrounds. No unpaved trails and no shuttle. Leash 6 ft or less; minimum fine $75.
Where can I hike with my dog near Duck Creek?
On the Dixie National Forest, which surrounds the village: Aspen Mirror Lake, Cascade Falls, the Navajo Lake Loop, Strawberry Point, and Deer Hollow’s dog trail in winter. Cedar Breaks allows dogs on the paved Sunset Trail and the overlooks only.
Where is the nearest vet?
Cedar City, about 30 miles west on Highway 14, has three clinics. The nearest 24-hour emergency hospital is Southwest Animal Emergency in St. George, 435-673-3191.