13 Best Waterfalls in Utah (2026 Updated)
Of the 22 named waterfalls in Utah, these 13 earn the strongest visitor ratings, led by Provo River Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Cascade Falls. The list spans the Uinta Mountains, Wasatch Front Canyons, and Colorado Plateau and Canyon Country.
How We Picked
We ranked the 13 publicly accessible Utah waterfalls with at least five Google reviews by a weighted rating that balances score against review volume, so a 4.9 from a dozen reviewers counts for less than a 4.8 from thousands. Every waterfall links to a full page with coordinates, maps and nearby falls.
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1. Provo River Falls
Kamas, UT · Summit County · Uinta Mountains
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.9-star Google rating and is the 3rd most reviewed in the state, with 112 reviews. 93% of reviewers give it five stars. Older records also call it Upper Provo Falls. It is one of 4 named falls in the Uinta Mountains region. The nearest town is Kamas, about 18 miles to the west.
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2. Bridal Veil Falls
Orem, UT · Utah County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it made the list
It is the most reviewed waterfall in Utah, holding 4.8 stars across 670 Google reviews. 87% of reviewers give it five stars. Google's listing sums it up as: "River canyon waterfall close to the highway with a paved trail & picnic area with tables." Reviews most often mention paved trail, walk to the falls, steep hike, and family friendly. It is one of 9 named falls in the Wasatch Front Canyons region. Upper Falls is only 0.7 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Orem, about 5.7 miles to the southwest.
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3. Cascade Falls
Cedar City, UT · Kane County · Colorado Plateau and Canyon Country
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.8-star Google rating and is the 4th most reviewed in the state, with 98 reviews. 83% of reviewers give it five stars. Reviews most often mention hike to the falls, pretty views, easy hike, and overlook. It is one of 9 named falls in the Colorado Plateau and Canyon Country region. The nearest town is Cedar City, about 21 miles to the northwest.
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4. Lower Calf Creek Falls
Loa, UT · Garfield County · Colorado Plateau and Canyon Country
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.8-star Google rating and is the 5th most reviewed in the state, with 57 reviews. 86% of reviewers give it five stars. Older records also call it Lower Falls. It is one of 9 named falls in the Colorado Plateau and Canyon Country region. Upper Calf Creek Falls is only 2.5 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Loa, about 41 miles to the north.
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5. Hidden Falls
Cottonwood Heights, UT · Salt Lake County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.8-star Google rating and is the 6th most reviewed in the state, with 49 reviews. 88% of reviewers give it five stars. It is one of 9 named falls in the Wasatch Front Canyons region. The nearest town is Cottonwood Heights, about 4.7 miles to the west.
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6. Upper Falls
Orem, UT · Utah County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.8-star Google rating and is the 9th most reviewed in the state, with 29 reviews. 83% of reviewers give it five stars. It is one of 9 named falls in the Wasatch Front Canyons region. Bridal Veil Falls is only 0.7 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Orem, about 6.4 miles to the southwest.
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7. Scout Falls
Cedar Hills, UT · Utah County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.8-star Google rating and is the 10th most reviewed in the state, with 28 reviews. 89% of reviewers give it five stars. Google's listing sums it up as: "A 3-mi. roundtrip hike reaches this small, scenic waterfall in American Fork Canyon." Reviews most often mention climbing tree roots, steep slope, great trails, and easy hike. It is one of 9 named falls in the Wasatch Front Canyons region. Stewarts Cascades is only 2.9 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Cedar Hills, about 6.2 miles to the west.
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8. Milky Falls
Manti, UT · Sanpete County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 12 reviews. Reviews most often mention waterfall. It is one of 9 named falls in the Wasatch Front Canyons region. The nearest town is Manti, about 6.4 miles to the west.
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9. Doughnut Falls
Snyderville, UT · Salt Lake County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.7-star Google rating and is the 2nd most reviewed in the state, with 226 reviews. 85% of reviewers give it five stars. Google's listing sums it up as: "Hiking through spruce & aspen forest to a cascade pouring through a rock hole & into a cave." It is one of 9 named falls in the Wasatch Front Canyons region. The nearest town is Snyderville, about 7.3 miles to the northeast.
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10. Stewarts Cascades
Lindon, UT · Utah County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 4.6 stars across 18 reviews. It is one of 9 named falls in the Wasatch Front Canyons region. Scout Falls is only 2.9 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Lindon, about 6.8 miles to the southwest.
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11. Lisa Falls
Granite, UT · Salt Lake County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.6-star Google rating and is the 7th most reviewed in the state, with 47 reviews. 81% of reviewers give it five stars. Google's listing sums it up as: "Cascading waterfall attainable by a short hiking path with boulders & mild elevation." Reviews most often mention short hike, steep hike, amazing views, and climbing. The USGS gazetteer describes it as: Approximate location. It is one of 9 named falls in the Wasatch Front Canyons region. The nearest town is Granite, about 4.1 miles to the west.
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12. Smooth Rock Falls
Kamas, UT · Summit County · Uinta Mountains
Why it made the list
Visitors rate it 3.8 stars across 5 reviews. It is one of 4 named falls in the Uinta Mountains region. The nearest town is Kamas, about 17 miles to the west.
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13. Upper Calf Creek Falls
Loa, UT · Garfield County · Colorado Plateau and Canyon Country
Why it made the list
It holds a 4.4-star Google rating and is the 8th most reviewed in the state, with 41 reviews. 76% of reviewers give it five stars. It is one of 9 named falls in the Colorado Plateau and Canyon Country region. Lower Calf Creek Falls is only 2.5 miles away, so the two are easy to pair in one outing. The nearest town is Loa, about 39 miles to the north.
When to Visit Utah's Waterfalls
In the Wasatch and Uintas, waterfalls peak with snowmelt, typically from late May through June, though big snow years can extend high flows into July. Lower-elevation falls such as Bridal Veil in Provo Canyon run earlier, while the Mirror Lake Highway to Provo River Falls usually stays closed by snow into late spring. Late summer flows drop considerably. In southern Utah, spring-fed Calf Creek flows year-round, and spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons to hike there because summer heat is intense. The summer monsoon, generally July through September, brings thunderstorms that can create temporary falls over canyon rims but also dangerous flash floods. Winter freezes many Wasatch falls into ice.
Before You Go
Most of Utah's falls are on public land: the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache, Manti-La Sal and Dixie national forests in the mountains, and Bureau of Land Management land, including Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, in the south. Big and Little Cottonwood canyons are part of the Salt Lake City watershed, where dogs and swimming are prohibited. Canyon trailheads such as Doughnut Falls fill quickly on summer weekends. In the Wasatch, snowmelt streams are cold and fast, and wet rock around Doughnut Falls is slippery. In the canyon country, flash floods are the overriding hazard: check forecasts and avoid narrow canyons when storms threaten anywhere upstream. Carry ample water on desert hikes such as Lower Calf Creek, where sandy trails and summer heat take a toll.
Read our waterfall safety rules and packing list before heading out.
Explore More Utah Waterfalls
See all 22 waterfalls in the Utah waterfall guide, or browse by town: Kamas, Orem, Cedar City, Loa, Cottonwood Heights, Cedar Hills, Manti, Snyderville.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best waterfall in Utah?
Provo River Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.9-star rating from 112 Google reviews. It is near Kamas in Summit County.
How was this list made?
We ranked the 13 publicly accessible Utah waterfalls with at least five Google reviews by a weighted rating that balances score against review volume, so a 4.9 from a dozen reviewers counts for less than a 4.8 from thousands.
How many waterfalls are in Utah?
Our directory lists 22 named waterfalls in Utah. See them all, sorted by town, in the Utah waterfall guide.
Are there waterfalls in southern Utah's desert?
Yes, though they are few. Lower and Upper Calf Creek Falls in Garfield County are spring-fed and flow year-round, and Cascade Falls in Kane County emerges from limestone on the Markagunt Plateau. Many other desert falls are pour-offs that run only after storms.