10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Utah (2026 Updated)
Ranked by what visitors photograph and rate five stars, these are the 10 most beautiful of Utah's 22 named waterfalls, starting with Bridal Veil Falls. The list spans the Wasatch Front Canyons, Colorado Plateau and Canyon Country, and Uinta Mountains.
How We Picked
Beauty is subjective, so we let visitors decide. Among 13 publicly accessible Utah waterfalls with Google reviews and photos, we ranked by three signals: the share of five-star reviews, how many photos visitors have posted, and how often reviews mention scenery and views. Every waterfall links to a full page with coordinates, maps and nearby falls.
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1. Bridal Veil Falls
Orem, UT · Utah County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 1,860 photos of it on Google, about 2.8 for every review. 87% of its 670 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). Its listing describes it as: "River canyon waterfall close to the highway with a paved trail & picnic area with tables." The setting includes Davis Canyon (valley, 0.7 mi) and Slide Canyon (valley, 1.0 mi). It is one of 9 named falls in the Wasatch Front Canyons region. The nearest town is Orem, about 5.7 miles to the southwest.
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2. Cascade Falls
Cedar City, UT · Kane County · Colorado Plateau and Canyon Country
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 461 photos of it on Google, about 4.7 for every review. 83% of its 98 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). Reviewers single out its pretty views, overlook, and canyon. The setting includes The Saddle (gap, 1.4 mi) and Cow Lake (lake, 1.4 mi). 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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3. Scout Falls
Cedar Hills, UT · Utah County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 264 photos of it on Google, about 9.4 for every review. 89% of its 28 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). Its listing describes it as: "A 3-mi. roundtrip hike reaches this small, scenic waterfall in American Fork Canyon." Reviewers single out its canyon. The setting includes Woolly Hole (basin, 1.0 mi) and Pika Cirque (basin, 1.1 mi). It is one of 9 named falls in the Wasatch Front Canyons region. The nearest town is Cedar Hills, about 6.2 miles to the west.
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4. Lisa Falls
Granite, UT · Salt Lake County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 114 photos of it on Google, about 2.4 for every review. 81% of its 47 reviewers rate it five stars (4.6 average). Its listing describes it as: "Cascading waterfall attainable by a short hiking path with boulders & mild elevation." Reviewers single out its amazing views and view. The setting includes Coalpit Gulch (valley, 0.7 mi) and Maybird Gulch (valley, 0.9 mi). 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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5. Doughnut Falls
Snyderville, UT · Salt Lake County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 787 photos of it on Google, about 3.5 for every review. 85% of its 226 reviewers rate it five stars (4.7 average). Its listing describes it as: "Hiking through spruce & aspen forest to a cascade pouring through a rock hole & into a cave." The setting includes Kesler Peak (summit, 0.8 mi) and Montreal Hill (summit, 1.3 mi). 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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6. Provo River Falls
Kamas, UT · Summit County · Uinta Mountains
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 375 photos of it on Google, about 3.3 for every review. 93% of its 112 reviewers rate it five stars (4.9 average). The setting includes Shallow Lake (lake, 0.8 mi) and Shoestring Lake (lake, 0.9 mi). 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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7. Lower Calf Creek Falls
Loa, UT · Garfield County · Colorado Plateau and Canyon Country
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 280 photos of it on Google, about 4.9 for every review. 86% of its 57 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). The setting includes Dry Hollow (valley, 1.0 mi) and McGath Point (summit, 1.7 mi). It is one of 9 named falls in the Colorado Plateau and Canyon Country region. The nearest town is Loa, about 41 miles to the north.
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8. Upper Falls
Orem, UT · Utah County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 140 photos of it on Google, about 4.8 for every review. 83% of its 29 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). The setting includes Davis Canyon (valley, 0.2 mi) and Slide Canyon (valley, 0.4 mi). It is one of 9 named falls in the Wasatch Front Canyons region. The nearest town is Orem, about 6.4 miles to the southwest.
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9. Hidden Falls
Cottonwood Heights, UT · Salt Lake County · Wasatch Front Canyons
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 63 photos of it on Google. 88% of its 49 reviewers rate it five stars (4.8 average). The setting includes Santa Claus Rock (pillar, 1.0 mi) and Mule Hollow (valley, 1.1 mi). 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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10. Upper Calf Creek Falls
Loa, UT · Garfield County · Colorado Plateau and Canyon Country
Why it is so photogenic
Visitors have posted 134 photos of it on Google, about 3.3 for every review. 76% of its 41 reviewers rate it five stars (4.4 average). The setting includes McGath Point (summit, 1.3 mi). It is one of 9 named falls in the Colorado Plateau and Canyon Country region. 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. For better pictures, see our waterfall photography tips.
Explore More Utah Waterfalls
See all 22 waterfalls in the Utah waterfall guide, or browse by town: Orem, Cedar City, Cedar Hills, Granite, Snyderville, Kamas, Loa, Cottonwood Heights.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most beautiful waterfall in Utah?
Bridal Veil Falls tops our 2026 list, with a 4.8-star rating from 670 Google reviews. It is near Orem in Utah County.
How was this list made?
Beauty is subjective, so we let visitors decide. Among 13 publicly accessible Utah waterfalls with Google reviews and photos, we ranked by three signals: the share of five-star reviews, how many photos visitors have posted, and how often reviews mention scenery and views.
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.
Can dogs go to Doughnut Falls or Lisa Falls?
No. Big and Little Cottonwood canyons are protected watershed for the Salt Lake City area, and dogs are not allowed in those canyons. Check the rules for other canyons before bringing a pet.