Cliff Diving & Jumping in Utah
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Utah's cliff jumping is mostly reservoirs and red-rock creeks rather than the canyoneering routes it's famous for. Around St. George, Sand Hollow and Quail Creek reservoirs and seasonal Gunlock and Toquerville Falls are summer staples. Cache Valley and the Wasatch Front have Causey, Porcupine, Echo, and Hyrum reservoirs, plus Provo Canyon spots. Near Moab, Mill Creek and the man-made Faux Falls are local swimming holes, and Lower Calf Creek Falls anchors the Escalante. Note that many of Utah's prettiest waterfalls (Zion's Kanarra, the Subway) are technical slot canyons, not jump spots — and reservoir levels swing a lot, so depth changes through the season.
American Fork1 spot
Boulder1 spot
Brighton1 spot
Coalville1 spot
Duchesne1 spot
Gunlock1 spot
Huntsville1 spot
Hurricane2 spots
Kanab1 spot
Lindon1 spot
Moab1 spot
Paradise1 spot
Toquerville1 spot
Wellsville1 spot
Cliff jumping in Utah — FAQ
Where can you cliff jump in Utah?
Popular spots include Sand Hollow and Quail Creek (St. George), Causey, Porcupine, Echo, and Hyrum reservoirs, Gunlock and Toquerville Falls, and Moab's Mill Creek and Faux Falls. Lower Calf Creek Falls is a classic Escalante swimming hole.
Is cliff jumping legal in Utah?
Reservoir jumping is generally tolerated but unofficial, and several spots are signed against it after rescues. Gunlock Falls in particular has had drownings — treat it with caution. Always check posted rules.
Are Zion's waterfalls cliff jumping spots?
Mostly no. Zion-area falls like Kanarra Creek and the Subway are slot-canyon canyoneering routes, not jump spots. Utah's real jumping is at reservoirs and a handful of creek holes.