📷 Photo by Michal Vrba on UnsplashLower Calf Creek Falls
Escalante, UT
A 126-foot waterfall at the end of a sandy six-mile round trip through a red canyon.
- Nearest town
- Escalante, UT
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.8290, -111.4200
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and September. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Escalante Outfitters CampgroundCampsite11 mi from Lower Calf Creek FallsTentsDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Canyons of Escalante RV ParkMotorhome stopover11 mi from Lower Calf Creek FallsTentsMotorhomesDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Oak Creek CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Lower Calf Creek Falls · 9 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Rosebud ATV CampgroundCampsite19 mi from Lower Calf Creek Falls · 4 pitchesTentsCaravansToilets
- Lower Bowns CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Lower Calf Creek FallsTentsCaravansToilets
- Singletree CampgroundCampsite24 mi from Lower Calf Creek Falls · 31 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Lower Calf Creek Falls?
Lower Calf Creek Falls is in Escalante, UT, at GPS 37.8290, -111.4200. It is about 2 mi from Calf Creek Falls.
Can you camp near Lower Calf Creek Falls?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Site 5, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 37 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lower Calf Creek Falls?
Lower Calf Creek Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Utah Scenic Byway 12.
What is there to see near Lower Calf Creek Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Fruita Campground (33 mi), Capitol Reef National Park (33 mi), Hickman Bridge Trail (33 mi) and Kodachrome Basin State Park (38 mi).
When is the best time to visit Lower Calf Creek Falls?
The most pleasant months are usually May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)