The best hidden gem waterfalls in Utah are Lower Calf Creek Falls, Hidden Falls, Upper Falls and 4 more. Highly rated falls that few people review: 4.6 stars or better from 75 or fewer Google reviews.
See every waterfall on the Utah waterfalls page or the Utah waterfall map, or browse by town: Loa, Cottonwood Heights, Orem, Cedar Hills, Manti, Lindon.
How we picked: We took the 7 publicly accessible Utah waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
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1. Lower Calf Creek Falls
Lower Calf Creek Falls near Loa takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 57 reviews.
Garfield County, UT 84716 (GPS 37.8291, -111.4201)
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 57 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 280 photos of it on Google Maps. Older records also call it Lower Falls. The nearest town is Loa, about 41 miles to the north. The nearest other named waterfall is Upper Calf Creek Falls, about 2.5 miles to the northwest.
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2. Hidden Falls
Hidden Falls, near Cottonwood Heights, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 49 reviews.
Salt Lake County, UT 84121 (GPS 40.6354, -111.7236)
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 49 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 63 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Cottonwood Heights, about 4.7 miles to the west. The nearest other named waterfall is Doughnut Falls, about 3.6 miles to the east.
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3. Upper Falls
Upper Falls, near Orem, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 29 reviews.
Utah County, UT 84604 (GPS 40.3440, -111.5906)
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 29 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 140 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Orem, about 6.4 miles to the southwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Bridal Veil Falls, about 0.7 miles to the southwest.
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4. Scout Falls
Scout Falls near Cedar Hills is another strong option, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 28 reviews. Visitors come here for climbing tree roots, steep slope, and great trails.
Utah County, UT 84604 (GPS 40.4172, -111.6399)
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Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 28 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 264 photos of it on Google Maps. Reviewers mention "climbing tree roots", "steep slope", and "great trails". The nearest town is Cedar Hills, about 6.2 miles to the west. The nearest other named waterfall is Stewarts Cascades, about 2.9 miles to the southeast.
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5. Milky Falls
Milky Falls near Manti is worth the drive, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Visitors come here for waterfall.
Sanpete County, UT 84627 (GPS 39.2433, -111.5216)
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Visitors rate it 4.7 stars across 12 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 27 photos of it on Google Maps. Reviewers mention "waterfall". The nearest town is Manti, about 6.4 miles to the west.
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6. Stewarts Cascades
Head to Stewarts Cascades near Lindon, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 18 reviews.
Utah County, UT 84604 (GPS 40.3863, -111.6038)
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Visitors rate it 4.6 stars across 18 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 100 photos of it on Google Maps. The nearest town is Lindon, about 6.8 miles to the southwest. The nearest other named waterfall is Scout Falls, about 2.9 miles to the northwest.
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7. Lisa Falls
Lisa Falls near Granite rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 47 reviews. Visitors come here for short hike, steep hike, and amazing views.
Salt Lake County, UT 84092 (GPS 40.5727, -111.7277)
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Visitors rate it 4.6 stars across 47 Google reviews. Visitors have shared 114 photos of it on Google Maps. Reviewers mention "short hike", "steep hike", and "amazing views". The USGS gazetteer describes it as: Approximate location. The nearest town is Granite, about 4.1 miles to the west. The nearest other named waterfall is Hidden Falls, about 4.3 miles to the north.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best hidden gem waterfall in Utah?
Lower Calf Creek Falls tops our 2026 list. Visitors rate it 4.8 stars across 57 Google reviews. It is near Loa in Garfield County.
How many hidden gem waterfalls are in Utah?
7 of the 22 waterfalls we track in Utah qualify. This page ranks the top 7; every waterfall in the state is on the Utah waterfalls page.
How was this list made?
We took the 7 publicly accessible Utah waterfalls rated 4.6 stars or higher on Google by between 5 and 75 reviewers, then ranked them by a weighted rating that gives more credit to ratings backed by more reviews.
Which counties are they in?
The 7 on this list are in Garfield County, Salt Lake County, Utah County, and Sanpete County.
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