Toquerville Falls

Washington County, Utah

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: 10 ft (3 m)
Location: Washington County, Utah
Access status: Rough dirt road to BLM falls; short walk without four-wheel drive
The walk: 0.2 miles from the turn at 5.6 miles if you park there, per St. George News
Ground & access: Short sandy road walk, then bare sandstone around the pools.

Toquerville Falls is a set of cascades and swimming pools on La Verkin Creek on Bureau of Land Management land northeast of Toquerville. From State Route 17 in Toquerville, turn east onto Spring Drive. The pavement ends after about 0.6 miles and a rough dirt road begins; stay right at the first fork, about 3.5 miles from town. The falls come into view from the road at about 5.3 miles. Turn right at the next turn, 5.6 miles from Toquerville. Without four-wheel drive, park there and walk the last 0.2 miles of sandy road. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

From UT-17 in Toquerville, east on Spring Drive (also called Spring Street), then the dirt road to the turn 5.6 miles from town, and the last 0.2 miles to the falls

St. George News gives 5.8 miles of road from Toquerville to the falls. The turn is 5.6 miles from town; without four-wheel drive, park there and walk the last 0.2 miles of sandy road.

Short sandy road walk, then bare sandstone around the pools.

Where to start

At the turn 5.6 miles from Toquerville, or at the falls with four-wheel drive. The dirt road is best suited to trucks and SUVs; sources differ on how rough it is, so a high-clearance vehicle is the safer choice.

Timing & water

Hike St. George says the falls run year round. The area can close for fire or other natural disasters. Do not drink the creek water without treating it.

Before you go

No permit is required, per Hike St. George. No fee is mentioned.

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Washington County, Utah.

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