Duck Creek Picnic Area

Area Status: Open

Duck Creek Picnic Area is located off of Guanella Pass Road. It has five (5) picnic sites and is located in a shaded area. Please plan on bringing drinking water.

At a Glance

Area Amenities:	Picnic tables Parking: Trailer Parking Available. Vehicles without trailers are prohibited in designated Trailer only parking spots
Open Season:	Open year round
Best Season:	Summer
Busiest Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	The following restrictions apply to this picnic site: Overnight use prohibited. Fires only in established barbeque pits Pack it in; pack it out.
Closest Towns:	Grant
Operated By:	Rocky Mountain Recreation Company
Information Center:	Appears on the following maps: USGS Quad Mt. Evans Pike National Forest National Geographic Trails Illustrated #104 (Idaho Springs / Georgetown/ Loveland Pass) Contact the South Platte Ranger District at 303.275.5610 for more information.

General Information

Directions:

Duck Creek Picnic Area is located off of Park County Road 62. From US Highway 285, turn north at Grant on to Park County Road 62/Guanella Pass, then west on NFSR 119.

General Notes:

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.

Parking:

Day use parking only. Trailer Parking Available. Vehicles without trailers are prohibited in designated Trailer only parking spots