Bridal Veil Falls
- Height
- 607 ft
- Hike
- 0.5 mi each way
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Bridal Veil Falls drops about 607 ft in Utah County, Utah. Reaching it is a 0.5 mi hike each way.
Closures and warnings
Construction closures and detours through 2027. Unofficial scramble above the pool is steep and slick; injuries have occurred. Snowmelt-cold water; not a supervised swim area. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 607 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | 607-foot double cataract (two tiers) on the south wall of Provo Canyon. |
| Water type | Waterfall basin |
|---|---|
| Entry | Walk in |
Access
| Hike | 0.5 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Road | Paved |
| Road note | Visible from US-189 in Provo Canyon; access via Provo River Parkway and county parking. |
| Parking | During construction, lower lot and bridges may be closed; Utah County directs visitors to the upper parking lot or Nunn's Park across the highway. |
| When it fills | Upper lot and Nunn's Park fill early on busy days. |
| Fee | Free; no day-use fee (Utah County / state monument framing). |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Seasonal closure | Utah County $7 million reconstruction (Phase 1 from Sep 2025; Phase 2 trail-at-base work scheduled from about July 2026 through 2027). Check current Utah County notices before visiting. |
| Managed by | Utah County (Bridal Veil Falls State Monument area) |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Bridal Veil Falls open?
Construction closures and detours through 2027. Unofficial scramble above the pool is steep and slick; injuries have occurred. Snowmelt-cold water; not a supervised swim area. As of September 28, 2026. Seasonal closure: Utah County $7 million reconstruction (Phase 1 from Sep 2025; Phase 2 trail-at-base work scheduled from about July 2026 through 2027). Check current Utah County notices before visiting.
How tall is Bridal Veil Falls?
Bridal Veil Falls drops about 607 ft.
How long is the hike to Bridal Veil Falls?
It's a 0.5 mi hike each way. The road in is paved. Visible from US-189 in Provo Canyon; access via Provo River Parkway and county parking. Parking: During construction, lower lot and bridges may be closed; Utah County directs visitors to the upper parking lot or Nunn's Park across the highway. Upper lot and Nunn's Park fill early on busy days.
Do you need a reservation for Bridal Veil Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Bridal Veil Falls?
Yes. Free; no day-use fee (Utah County / state monument framing).
When is Bridal Veil Falls flowing?
607-foot double cataract (two tiers) on the south wall of Provo Canyon.
What are the rules at Bridal Veil Falls?
Dogs are allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Fishing nearby
Public land
Bridal Veil Falls is inside Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest .
Just outside: Mount Timpanogos Wilderness (0.7 mi) .
Sources
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- https://provo.com/things-to-do/hiking/bridal-veil-falls/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.heightFt / manager / access.fee / rules.dogs, access.hikeDistanceMi / access.hikeDistanceBasis, waterfall.flowNote)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridal_Veil_Falls_(Utah) (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.heightFt, access.roadNote)
- https://www.ksl.com/article/news/outdoors/what-to-know-as-utah-county-begins-2-year-7m-bridal-veil-falls-project/51367667 (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.seasonalClosure / access.parking / hazardNote)
- https://www.heraldextra.com/news/2025/aug/29/construction-set-to-begin-on-7-million-bridal-veil-falls-improvement-project/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager)