Duck Creek Picnic Area
Duck Creek Picnic Area is located off of Guanella Pass Road. It has five picnic sites and is located in a shaded area. Please plan on bringing drinking water.
General Information
The Guanella Pass Road (Park County Route 62) is a Scenic and Historic Byway and is one of the most popular scenic drives on the Pike National Forest. This byway provides a refreshing half-day auto tour loop beginning and ending in Denver. Most of this 22-mile alpine route is contained in the Pike and Arapaho National Forests. A wide variety of recreation opportunities are found along the route. Picnicking, camping, hiking, photography, nature study, hunting, fishing and cross-country skiing are a few of the activities enjoyed by visitors. Please drive slowly and enjoy the trip. This road is not maintained beyond this point during winter.
This site is open year-round.
This site is open from daylight to sunset.
The Interagency Senior Pass and the Interagency Access Pass qualifies for a 50% discount with proper ID.
The following restrictions apply to this picnic site:
- Overnight use is prohibited.
- Fires can only be in established barbeque pits.
- Pack it in; pack it out.
There is a day use fee of $11. Fees are payable by check or money order. A self-service fee tube is available.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Contact Name: South Platte Ranger District
Contact Phone: 303-275-5610
Address: 30403 Kings Valley Drive, Suite 2-115 Conifer, CO 80433
Phone: 303-275-5610
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.52918616
Longitude: -105.73216125
Elevation
9,775 feet
Directions
Duck Creek Picnic Area is located off of Park County Road 62. From U.S. Highway 285, turn north at Grant onto Park County Road 62/Guanella Pass, then west on National Forest System Road 119.
Parking
Trailer parking is available. Vehicles without trailers are prohibited in designated "trailer only" parking spots.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
A vault toilet is available.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
