Lower Calf Creek Falls
- Height
- 126 ft
- Hike
- 6 mi round trip
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Lower Calf Creek Falls drops about 126 ft on Calf Creek in Garfield County, Utah. Reaching it is a 6 mi hike round trip. See every spot on Calf Creek.
Closures and warnings
Sandy trail can be strenuous in heat; carry adequate water. Pack out solid human waste on the trail (WAG bags). Rock writing sites: visit with respect, no graffiti. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 126 ft |
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| Flow note | BLM: 126-foot lower falls fed by springs; trail brochure and GSENM materials describe year-round spring-fed flow. |
| Water type | Waterfall basin |
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Access
| Hike | 6 mi round trip |
|---|---|
| Road | Paved |
| Road note | Trail begins in Calf Creek Campground on Hwy 12, about 15 miles east of Escalante. |
| Parking | Day-use parking at Calf Creek Recreation Area / campground; restrooms at the trailhead. |
| Fee | Day-use $5.00 per vehicle. Interagency pass holders receive free day-use at Calf Creek Recreation Area. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management (Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Campground amenities include toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings; pack out trash. |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
| Fires | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Lower Calf Creek Falls open?
Sandy trail can be strenuous in heat; carry adequate water. Pack out solid human waste on the trail (WAG bags). Rock writing sites: visit with respect, no graffiti. As of September 28, 2026.
How tall is Lower Calf Creek Falls?
Lower Calf Creek Falls drops about 126 ft.
How long is the hike to Lower Calf Creek Falls?
It's a 6 mi hike round trip. The road in is paved. Trail begins in Calf Creek Campground on Hwy 12, about 15 miles east of Escalante. Parking: Day-use parking at Calf Creek Recreation Area / campground; restrooms at the trailhead.
Do you need a reservation for Lower Calf Creek Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Lower Calf Creek Falls?
The fee is Day-use $5.00 per vehicle. Interagency pass holders receive free day-use at Calf Creek Recreation Area.
When is Lower Calf Creek Falls flowing?
BLM: 126-foot lower falls fed by springs; trail brochure and GSENM materials describe year-round spring-fed flow.
What facilities are at Lower Calf Creek Falls?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Campground amenities include toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings; pack out trash.
Photos
Nearby
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Lower Calf Creek Falls is inside Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument - Escalante Canyons Unit .
Sources
2
- https://www.blm.gov/visit/lower-calf-creek-falls-trail (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.hikeDistanceMi / access.hikeDistanceBasis / waterfall.heightFt / access.fee / access.parking, access.roadNote / waterbodyName, rules.dogs / rules.fires / access.amenities / hazardNote, rules.camping, swimmerNotes.waterType)
- https://www.blm.gov/visit/calf-creek-recreation-area-day-use-site (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.fee, waterfall.ephemeral / waterfall.flowNote)
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