Utah County, Utah

Waterfalls Near Orem, UT

Orem has 7 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 4 of them inside 10 miles. Bridal Veil Falls is the closest at 5.7 miles to the northeast. Bridal Veil Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 670 Google reviews). Most of the falls are north of Orem.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Bridal Veil Falls in Utah County, Utah
Pictured: Bridal Veil Falls, UT

Best Waterfalls Near Orem at a Glance

Photo of Lisa Falls near Granite, UT
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Lisa Falls

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7 Waterfalls Near Orem, Ranked by Distance

  1. Bridal Veil Falls

    Orem, UT · Utah County · 5.7 mi northeast of Orem
    4.8 (670 reviews)

    Bridal Veil Falls is the closest named waterfall to Orem, 5.7 miles to the northeast in Utah County. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Orem. River canyon waterfall close to the highway with a paved trail & picnic area with tables.

    Rating
    4.8 (670 Google reviews)
    Address
    Utah County, UT 84604 (GPS 40.3379, -111.6007)
    Known for
    paved trail, walk to the falls, steep hike, family friendly, picnic area
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  2. Upper Falls

    Orem, UT · Utah County · 6.4 mi northeast of Orem
    4.8 (29 reviews)

    Upper Falls lies 6.4 miles northeast of Orem in Utah County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Orem.

    Rating
    4.8 (29 Google reviews)
    Address
    Utah County, UT 84604 (GPS 40.3440, -111.5906)
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  3. Stewarts Cascades

    Lindon, UT · Utah County · 7.8 mi northeast of Orem
    4.6 (18 reviews)

    Stewarts Cascades lies 7.8 miles northeast of Orem in Utah County, number 3 of 7 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Orem. Its own nearest town is Lindon.

    Rating
    4.6 (18 Google reviews)
    Address
    Utah County, UT 84604 (GPS 40.3863, -111.6038)
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  4. Scout Falls

    Cedar Hills, UT · Utah County · 8.8 mi north of Orem
    4.8 (28 reviews)

    Scout Falls lies 8.8 miles north of Orem in Utah County, number 4 of 7 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Orem. A 3-mi. roundtrip hike reaches this small, scenic waterfall in American Fork Canyon.

    Rating
    4.8 (28 Google reviews)
    Address
    Utah County, UT 84604 (GPS 40.4172, -111.6399)
    Known for
    climbing tree roots, steep slope, great trails, easy hike, canyon
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  5. Lisa Falls

    Granite, UT · Salt Lake County · 19 mi north of Orem
    4.6 (47 reviews)

    Lisa Falls lies 19 miles north of Orem in Salt Lake County, number 5 of 7 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Orem. Cascading waterfall attainable by a short hiking path with boulders & mild elevation.

    Rating
    4.6 (47 Google reviews)
    Address
    Salt Lake County, UT 84092 (GPS 40.5727, -111.7277)
    Known for
    short hike, steep hike, amazing views, climbing, challenging hike
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  6. Doughnut Falls

    Snyderville, UT · Salt Lake County · 23 mi north of Orem
    4.7 (226 reviews)

    Doughnut Falls lies 23 miles north of Orem in Salt Lake County, number 6 of 7 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Orem. Hiking through spruce & aspen forest to a cascade pouring through a rock hole & into a cave.

    Rating
    4.7 (226 Google reviews)
    Address
    Salt Lake County, UT 84121 (GPS 40.6297, -111.6547)
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  7. Hidden Falls

    Cottonwood Heights, UT · Salt Lake County · 23 mi north of Orem
    4.8 (49 reviews)

    Hidden Falls lies 23 miles north of Orem in Salt Lake County, number 7 of 7 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Orem. Its own nearest town is Cottonwood Heights.

    Rating
    4.8 (49 Google reviews)
    Address
    Salt Lake County, UT 84121 (GPS 40.6354, -111.7236)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Orem sits in or near the Wasatch Front Canyons area of Utah. The canyons of the Wasatch Range hold Utah's most accessible falls. In Provo Canyon, Bridal Veil Falls cascades down the canyon wall beside the highway and a paved trail, and the Upper Falls lies nearby. Above American Fork, Scout Falls is reached by a moderate hike, while Stewarts Cascades lie near Sundance. In Big Cottonwood Canyon, Doughnut Falls pours through a hole in the rock into a small cave, and Hidden Falls is a short walk from the road; Little Cottonwood Canyon's Lisa Falls is reached on a short, bouldery path. South along the Wasatch Plateau, Milky Falls in Sanpete County and a fall near East Carbon City are quieter spots. Read the Utah waterfall guide.

By direction from Orem: 4 to the north and 3 to the northeast. They are spread across Utah County (4) and Salt Lake County (3). The average distance is 13.5 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Orem

Bridal Veil Falls (5.7 mi), Upper Falls (6.4 mi), Stewarts Cascades (7.8 mi), Scout Falls (8.8 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Orem

Lisa Falls (19 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Orem

Doughnut Falls (23 mi), Hidden Falls (23 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Orem: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Orem, UT?

7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Orem: 4 within 10 miles, 1 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Orem?

Bridal Veil Falls in Utah County is the closest, about 5.7 miles northeast of Orem.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Orem?

Bridal Veil Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 670 Google reviews.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Orem in?

Utah County (4) and Salt Lake County (3).

How does Orem compare with other Utah towns?

Orem ranks 2nd of the 18 Utah towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.