There’s nothing like visiting a swimming hole in the summer. Now that temps are regularly in the lower 100s, it might be time to pack your swimsuit and a towel and head to one of these Seven Utah Swimming Holes.
You know what’s even better than a swimming hole? A swimming hole with a waterfall! Because of our hot, dry climate, Utah doesn’t have a lot of waterfalls, especially by the end of July – they’re often just a trickle after several hot summer months. This summer, visit Toquerville Falls. As recently as July 7th, the pool at the bottom was waist-deep!
You don’t need to hike to get to Toquerville Falls - you’ll drive right to it!
St. George & Zion National Park Tourism/YouTube From St. George, drive north about 20 miles and take exit the Toquerville Exit 17. Drive another 2.3 miles, then turn onto Spring Drive. After about 3.5 miles, you’ll come to a fork in the road - stay right and drive another 2 miles.
The road is rough, but well worth it.
Shirlene L./Yelp Just check out these gorgeous falls!
Several tiers of falls cascade down the sandstone cliffs here.
Lance M./Yelp You might be tempted to jump from some of the small cliffs into the water. Don’t do it! The rocks are slippery, and several people have sustained serious injuries from falling. The pools are not typically deep enough to be safe for jumping.
The large pool at the falls is perfect for chilling out!
Lance M./Yelp Yelp reviewer Lance M. posted this photo on July 7th. The water looks about waist-deep!
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From St. George, drive north about 20 miles and take exit the Toquerville Exit 17. Drive another 2.3 miles, then turn onto Spring Drive. After about 3.5 miles, you’ll come to a fork in the road - stay right and drive another 2 miles.
Shirlene L./Yelp
Just check out these gorgeous falls!
Lance M./Yelp
You might be tempted to jump from some of the small cliffs into the water. Don’t do it! The rocks are slippery, and several people have sustained serious injuries from falling. The pools are not typically deep enough to be safe for jumping.
Yelp reviewer Lance M. posted this photo on July 7th. The water looks about waist-deep!
David Brimhall/YouTube
If you’d rather play in a larger body of water, take a look at these 10 Gorgeous Lakes In Utah, and read our follow-up article for 10 More Amazing Utah Lakes!
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