Duck Creek Primitive Campground, near Canyon Ferry Lake, is a straightforward spot for those who appreciate the basics of camping. This area offers a large, open space along the lake, perfect for pitching tents or parking RVs, with rock fire rings scattered throughout for your evening campfires.

Visitors have enjoyed the peacefulness of the campground, with some noting it’s a great place for group gatherings or day trips. The lack of amenities like drinking water and trash service means you’ll need to come prepared, but many campers have found the driftwood plentiful for fires, making it easy to enjoy a cozy evening by the water.

If you’re into fishing, you can cast a line right from the bank, and the scenic views of the lake are a nice bonus. Just be ready for some wind in the afternoons, as it can pick up. As one camper mentioned, “Quite and right in the lake,” which sums up the relaxing vibe here.

For those looking to escape the hustle and bustle, Duck Creek offers a no-frills experience that lets you connect with nature. Just remember, this is primitive camping, so leave no trace and enjoy the simplicity of the great outdoors.

Duck Creek Primitive Campground

Canyon Ferry Lake is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Canyon Ferry Lake is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Canyon Ferry Lake camping trip.

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Ranger Review of Duck Creek Primitive Campground

We had a weekend district Scouting camporee at Duck Creek campground and really enjoyed our time. Even with several hundred Scouts attending we had plenty of room to spread out and have a large area to our selves.

Duck Creek Primitive campground is located along the shore of Canyon Ferry Lake at the end of Lower Duck Creek Road. Duck Creek primitive campground is a large open area along the lake allowing camping on Bureau of Reclamation land. This is primitive camping, all you are going to find here is a flat grassy area to camp with rock fire rings. No p { margin-bottom: 0.1in; line-height: 115%; }facilities, no water, no trash, no outhouse so come prepared. A lot of the area is in the open with out trees and windy. You can find trees for a wind break in several spots in the camping area. Firewood was not a problem when we visited due to all the available driftwood. Their is no cost to camp at Duck Creek, however there is a 14 day stay limit and all Bureau of Reclamation camping rules apply.

Ranger Review of Mountain House's Chicken &amp; Dumplings

Our new Scout BSA Girls Troop/Venturing Crew gave Mountain House's Chicken &amp; Dumplings a try during camp. I think their was a problem, after taking a taste I handed it to the two girls in camp to try and next they I know they are handing me back an empty bag and they wanted more, this after already eating a full meal before hand. This is the real thing, it would hard to make one at home that taste better than this did. How good, one of our adults in camp asked how much they cost as she would consider serving this at home. I definitely know what one of the meal choices for our backing trips this summer are going to be. This is by far the best Mountain House meal we have tried so far, and that Biscuits and Gravy was hard to beat. Scouts gave it a 6 out of 5 starts.

Ranger Review of Mountain House Chicken & Dumplings at Duck Creek Primitive

Quite and right in the lake. You can fish from the bank. Gets windy during the afternoon

Relaxing 

**Review of Duck Creek camping area**  

  

This was our second camp at Duck Creek this year with our Venturing Crew. This time we conducted a wilderness survival camp at the far opposite end of the camping area from our last camp. We constructed our survival shelters on the sand and gravel shore of Canyon Ferry Lake. We picked the shore in order to get away from the bugs. The cottonwoods and willows held plenty of little vampires looking for blood, the grassy areas had fewer mosquitoes but a recent hatch had occurred and although they didn't bite all those bugs made you thing you were being attacked. So the beach it was, it was amazing that you could walk out on the beach and not have any bugs, what a slight breeze will do. After setting up our shelters it was time to build a fire and cook dinner. Our site had a rock ring built into the sand, but we found this to be to close to the trees for our liking as the wind would blow embers into the vegetation. We built a new ring next to the water for the nigh. You will be unable to find our fire ring as any evidence of our visit was removed the next morning...Leave no trace. Their is no problem finding fire wood at duck creek drift wood is everywhere. If you want to stay at Duck Creek be prepared, this is primitive camping. No vault toilets, no water, no trash service, no metal fire rings, but you do have cell service.  

  

**Ranger review of the Firebiner from Outdoor Element.**  

  

Gave the firebinder to one of our Scouts to get a fire started, sparks up really well, she had a little problem due to how windy was, but a second try with a cotton ball covered in petroleum jelly had a fire going after three strikes. Our Scouts gave the striker five stars. The cutting blade worked well on string and fishing line, how ever we could not get through 550 para cord, and with such a small opening you are really limited on what you can cut with it. Over all everyone likes the look of the firebiner, and it held up to a weekend of use, is small and light weight and has worked well for clipping items on to packs.

Review of Outdoor Element's Firebiner at Duck Creek camping area

Nice area above shoreline with some shade trees for tents and enough flat area to pull a camper in. Good for day trips, group gatherings too.

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