FAQ
Answers to Your Common Camping Questions
We put together this FAQ page to help you plan your stay at Lone Duck Campground. Here you can find details on reservations and check-in times, along with other helpful information. If you cannot find what you need, feel free to contact us directly and we will be happy to help.
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What is your camping season?
Generally the first weekend in May through the last weekend in September.
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When do you start taking reservations for the season?
Reservations can be made for the season starting in mid-January (the first Monday on or after the 15th).
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What is your cancellation policy?
We require two days' notice for cancellations on all RV sites, tent sites, and cabins, and a 10% processing fee will be applied for cancellations. Any cancellations made within two days of check-in will be non-refundable. We also do not offer refunds for early departures. Reservations cancelled after our two-day window are non-refundable.
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How do I get to the Duck?
From I-25 at exit 141, head 12 miles west on Highway 24. Make a U-turn on Highway 24 at the Chipita Park Road exit. Get into the right-most lane and drive east 250 yards. Exit onto the first driveway on the right. You should be able to see our sign and our blue roof by then. We are located at mile marker 291, almost to 292, on the eastbound lane of Highway 24.
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What are the quiet hours in the campground?
10:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m.
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What are the office hours?
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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What may I put on my campsite?
One camping unit and one automobile are allowed per site. Exceptions for tents are given with management approval. Alternate parking is provided for extra vehicles with a fee per vehicle. Please keep your site free of all debris.
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Can I tent camp on an RV site?
Yes! We just ask that you reserve the full hookup and larger sites for those who need them.
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Can I put a small popup, van, or truck topper on a tent site if I don't need water or electricity?
Yes! Please choose only tent sites that start with "T." These are on the right side of our map. These sites do not have grass we are trying to protect. We also do not allow generators.
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What is the pool like?
We have the warmest pool west of the Mississippi River, 84 to 86 degrees. Keep in mind this is still 20 degrees below hot tub temperatures and over 10 degrees below body temperature. It will feel refreshing and cool on a hot day but not keep you warm on a cool day. Pool hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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What are the swimming pool rules?
No lifeguard is on duty. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please, no food or beverages in the pool. No glass. No dogs in the pool or inside the pool fence. Have fun!
(Pool season is the second week in May to the second week in September, weather permitting.)
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How does fishing work?
Our pond is spring-fed and stocked with rainbow trout. There is a fee per fish caught. Catch-and-keep only. Fishing hours are dawn to dusk. Our camp store has rods, bait, stringers, and other fishing gear for sale. For your convenience, we have a designated fish-cleaning sink at the dish-washing station. Please do not gut fish in the dish sinks, and please clean up after yourself.
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Can we have a campfire?
Yes! Firewood is available at the office. Fires are allowed in the fire ring or on the grill. Please do not move the fire ring at your campsite. Campfire allowances are subject to local regulations.
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Can I bring my pet?
Yes! Pets are welcome, but please keep them on a 6-foot leash and under your control at all times. Pets are also welcome in cabins but are not allowed on the beds and cannot be left unattended. Please clean up after your pet. There are dog waste bags available throughout the campground. Daily fees apply.
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Do you have restrooms and showers?
Our restrooms and showers (no coins needed) are located in our main building and are open 24 hours a day.
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Do you have on-site laundry?
Yes! Our coin-operated laundry is open 24 hours a day.
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Where do I wash my dishes?
We have a dish-washing station available. Please do not wash dishes in the bathroom sinks or showers.
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How far are sightseeing attractions?
Attractions are just minutes away from the Duck. We are at the base of Pikes Peak, minutes from Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings, and minutes away from Cave of the Winds. Check out our Things To Do page for more information.
