Lower Calf Creek Falls

Calf Creek Recreation Area to Lower Calf Creek Falls

BLM's 6-mile round trip reaches Lower Calf Creek Falls. This is not the separate Upper Calf Creek Falls route.

Sandy canyon trail with modest elevation change; sand and summer heat make the walk moderately difficult. Carry water and pack out solid human waste on the trail as BLM requires.

Where to start

Use the Calf Creek Recreation Area trailhead parking associated with the campground on Highway 12, 15 miles east of Escalante. BLM's map identifies parking and restrooms; oversized vehicles are not accommodated in the campground.

Timing & water

BLM lists the campground open year-round and notes summer heat. Its current page carries a September 27, 2024 reopening notice; that dated notice is not a same-day trail inspection.

Before you go

BLM lists a $5 day-use fee per vehicle for hikers. No day-hike reservation requirement is stated.