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Camping on public lands away from developed recreation facilities is referred to as dispersed camping. Most of the remainder of public lands are open to dispersed camping, as long as it does not conflict with other authorized uses or in areas posted "closed to camping," or in some way adversely affects wildlife species or natural resources.
Dispersed camping is allowed on public land for a period not to exceed 14 days within a 28 consecutive day period. The 28 day period begins when a camper initially occupies a specific location on public lands. The 14 day limit may be reached either through a number of separate visits or through 14 days of continuous overnight occupation during the 28 day period. After the 14th day of occupation, the camper must move outside of a 25 mile radius of the previous location until the 29th day since the initial occupation. The purpose of this special rule is to prevent damage to sensitive resources caused by continual use of any particular areas. In addition, campers must not leave any personal property unattended for more than 10 days (12 months in Alaska).
Awesome hike! You get to travel along Calf Creek, which provides so much life and energy to the area. Definitely pick up a map and follow along with the marked signs on the trail. The waterfall at the end is beautiful also!
I'd highly recommend starting this hike either early in the morning or later in the evening - it got real hot hiking through the valley in the hot sand and there is very little shade.
Pretty hike, very nice waterfall at the end. There was a BLM interpretive ranger at the falls when we got there who was friendly and informative and spoke to quite a few people. We talked to him on the hike back and he was able to point out a few areas of pictographs and a granary. The temperature is dramatically lower at the falls than along the hike (it also sprays a ways), so prepare accordingly. Some people were hiking in with their kids in beach getups, not the right attire-- especially for a 6.1-mile total hike. Lots of tourists, which was a little disappointing at the falls. I stopped there for about 40 min and a couple was taking every possible Instagram pose and angle they could the entire time. They were still there when we left. The water was also very cold, but a few people braved it and got in all the way.
Wonderful hike!!! Off the beaten path. Worth the time. We went all the national parks in Utah and did several hikes and this was my husband and my favorite!! Moderately easy!! Most anyone can do. There is uneven trails and rocks. Once you’ve gone the first 3/4-1 mile it is fairly shaded and flatter. It took us almost 2 hours to get to the falls (that includes stops to take pictures and look around) the hike back was much fast. We completed the whole hike (to falls and back 3.5 hours) Take clothes you don’t mind getting wet and take a dip in the pool at the bottom of the falls. It chilly but worth it and fun!!
This is an absolute MUST do! The hike is 6 mikes round trip. SUPER easy hike. Basically level. Sand is a bit rough in spots but totally doable. MAKE SURE you sign in at the trail head and get the trail guide. Super cool stuff to see and have explained along the way. The waterfall itself is incredible. Especially in the desert. We were there in December so Temps were perfect. It would be amazing to do in the summer and be able to see this grotto then.
Awesome hike with great scenery. There is a guide with corresponding numbers of sights to view along the trail that you can get at the parking lot, highly recommend as I would have missed all of them if I didn't have it. The waterfall area is fantastic.
