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Duck Creek Village in the desert forests of Southern Utah
At the epicenter of national parks and monuments, Duck Creek Village is a rural community in the desert forests of Southern Utah. For many, it is a summer retreat outside of Las Vegas. Full-time residents benefit from year-round recreation with ski resorts and natural attractions in the Dixie National Forest. “Duck Creek Village is to Las Vegas what Big Bear is to Los Angeles,” says Scott Hevle, an area local and real estate broker at Pine Time Properties. “This is a huge second home community in the summer. When it’s 120 degrees in Vegas, it’s 80 degrees here on the mountain.”
Brian Head Resort is a winter wonderland for Duck Creek Village residents, offering 650 acres of pristine skiable terrain and unforgettable alpine adventures.
Adventure is just around the corner at Cedar Breaks National Monument—where breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences await at the summit.
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Cabins with acres of woodland
Houses are nestled along gravel roads, surrounded by pine tree forests. This community primarily features log cabins and chalet-style homes. Home prices range from $130,000 to $1.7 million. Most properties include land, between a quarter-acre and 2.5 acres. Houses exceeding 3,800 square feet are typically more than $1 million. The median home price for buyers is $410,000. "People are there every weekend all summer long," Hevle says. "Right now, it's 80 degrees, I'm out in nature, and it's a beautiful escape from Las Vegas."
Scattered throughout the neighborhood, rustic log cabins give Duck Creek Village residents easy access to scenic hiking trails and the natural beauty that surrounds them.
Tucked among towering trees, chalet-style homes are a signature of Duck Creek Village living—offering cozy mountain charm and peaceful forest surroundings.
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Surrounded by national parks and ski slopes
In Dixie National Forest, Duck Creek Village has abundant nature areas like Aspen-Mirror Lake, with whitewater rapids and rainbow trout. Another landmark is Cedar Breaks National Monument, a desert canyon with hiking trails at 10,000 feet of elevation. Brian Head Resort is a skiing mountain, offering mountain biking trails and more than 70 runs on 650 acres of skiable terrain. Two national parks are within an hour's drive, including Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park, which have sandstone canyons and rock formations. "It is a summertime place because of its perfect location between Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks," Hevle says. "It's also a haven for hiking, snowmobiling and ATV riding."
Due to dry conditions, Kane County may experience wildfires, damaging the local forests and structures. Most forest fires are caused by human activity, such as campfires and fireworks. Snowfall can cause landslides on steep mountain slopes, although winters here are mild compared to much of the state.
Just a scenic hour’s drive from Duck Creek Village, Zion National Park offers breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable outdoor adventures.
Duck Creek Village is an ATV enthusiast’s paradise, where residents dive into their next adventure with ease.
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Breakfast at Aunt Sue's Chalet
This community has a quaint commercial center on Movie Ranch Road, lined with outdoor gear shops and local diners. The area’s most popular restaurant is Aunt Sue’s Chalet, a cabin-style restaurant serving breakfast dishes, pie and chicken-fried steak. Hot Mama’s Pizza & Brew serves pizza and wings in a casual brewpub. Convenience stores like Cedar Mountain True Value carry grocery items. Cedar City has traditional supermarkets, like Walmart Supercenter, about 30 miles west.
Aunt Sue's Chalet, a charming cabin-style restaurant, stands as a beloved cornerstone of Duck Creek Village—where great food, warm hospitality, and unforgettable memories come together.
Cedar Mountain True Value is the go-to destination for Duck Creek Village residents, offering everyday essentials with dependable service and small-town charm.
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Schools offer reading programs and a university pipeline
The area's public schools are in Orderville, about 30 miles south. Valley Elementary School serves K-6 students and earns a B grade from Niche. It offers a summer AR reading program and has a mobile library called the "Book Mobile," where students can check out new reads. With a 7-12 curriculum, Valley High School receives a B-minus, and graduating seniors have attended every university in the state.
Valley Elementary School has a mobile library called the "Book Mobile."
Valley High School earns a B- minus from Niche.
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Getting to Las Vegas and nearby airports
Public transit is not available here. Due to the terrain and weather, many residents have vehicles with off-roading capabilities. The community’s primary thoroughfare is state Route 14. Las Vegas is about 200 miles southwest, while Cedar City is approximately 30 miles west on SR-14. Cedar City Regional Airport has daily passenger flights to Salt Lake City. The St. George Regional Airport is roughly 90 miles south, with direct flights to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas.
In Duck Creek Village, getting around means hopping in the car—most residents rely on personal vehicles to explore the scenic neighborhood and beyond.
State Route 14 serves as the main gateway for Duck Creek Village residents, offering scenic drives and easy access to the heart of Southern Utah’s mountain adventures.
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Duck Creek Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Duck Creek Village, Cedar City sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Duck Creek Village, Cedar City over the last 12 months is $464,750, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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