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Lower Waterfall

Utah · height not recorded · Capitol Reef National Park · Last verified 2026-05-15

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Lower Waterfall, a waterfall in Utah
Photo: runt35, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Lower Waterfall is a waterfall in Utah. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.

Compare to nearby falls

If this one isn't the right fit, here's how it stacks up against the closest documented falls. Every column is filterable on the site — not buried in 13,000 reviews.

WaterfallDistanceHeightTrailDogsFee
Lower Waterfall (this page)N
Middle Waterfall1 miN
Upper Waterfall1 miN
Fremont River Waterfall6 miN
Scorpion Falls31 miYFree
Bighorn Falls32 miYFree

Questions visitors ask about Lower Waterfall

Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.

Is Lower Waterfall in a national or state park?

Yes — Lower Waterfall is inside Capitol Reef National Park. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.

Can I bring my dog to Lower Waterfall?

No — dogs are not allowed on trails here. Most National Park trails prohibit pets to protect wildlife. Service animals are an exception per ADA.

How far is Lower Waterfall from a major city?

Lower Waterfall is 8 miles from Torrey (about 12 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

38.2905, -111.2719

Sources and live status

Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.

    Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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