Kanarra Falls: permit price, cap and ladders
Kanarra Falls, also called Kanarraville Falls, is a narrow sandstone slot canyon hike behind the town of Kanarraville, on land split between the Bureau of Land Management and Utah state trust land leased to the town. Crowding pushed the town to cap access: the trail caps at 200 general admission tickets a day, and the operator warns that spring and summer weekends are likely to sell out several weeks in advance. More Utah waterfalls, with fees and permits, are in our waterfalls in Utah guide; for other states, start from the waterfalls near me map.
No sourced coordinates are on file for this spot yet — see methodology.
Fact box
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | Approximate, at the Kanarra Falls trailhead in Kanarraville, Iron County, Utah (no coordinates published on the BLM or town pages we checked) |
| Trail length | 4 miles round trip, per the operator, including walking in ankle-to-knee deep water for two miles; up to 4 hours average hiking time (kanarrafalls.com, as of September 2026) |
| Difficulty | Moderate to strenuous per kanarrafalls.com: ankle-to-knee deep water and climbing up and down steep rocky slopes, plus two metal ladders at the waterfalls |
| Permit fee | $15, ages 8 and up; free, ages 7 and under; $25 mandatory permit for commercial groups (kanarrafalls.com, as of September 2026) |
| Daily cap | 200 general admission tickets a day; spring and summer weekends are likely to sell out several weeks in advance, so reserve ahead (kanarrafalls.com, as of September 2026) |
| Parking | Free, at the trailhead lot; restrooms at the parking area (kanarrafalls.com) |
| Pets | Not allowed, per the operator (kanarrafalls.com, as of September 2026) |
| Legal status | Public land (BLM/state trust), permit required via Kanarraville |
| Season | No seasonal closure noted in the sources we checked (September 2026); flash flood risk shapes when to go, see Before you go |
Getting there and the permit
Kanarra Falls sits behind Kanarraville, a small town on I-15 south of Cedar City, on a mix of Bureau of Land Management and Utah state trust land that the state leases to the town (BLM, Kanarra Falls). The town built and maintains the parking area and the gate at the trailhead. A ticket costs $15 for hikers 8 and up, is free for children 7 and under, and commercial groups need a separate $25 mandatory permit (kanarrafalls.com, as of September 2026). Tickets are sold online, subject to availability, and at a ticket kiosk, where the operator prefers a credit or debit card (kanarrafalls.com/tickets).
The trail caps at 200 general admission tickets a day; per the operator, weekends in spring and summer are very busy and likely to sell out several weeks in advance. Parking at the trailhead is free, and restrooms are at the parking area. Booking before driving out, rather than hoping for a same-day slot, is worth the extra step.
The hike
The operator lists the hike at 4 miles round trip, with walking in ankle-to-knee deep water for two miles along the way, and puts the average hiking time at up to 4 hours (kanarrafalls.com, as of September 2026). Two metal ladders get hikers up past the canyon's waterfalls, one bolted beside the first fall and a second at the fall beyond it. The operator lists the hike as suited to all ages and rates it moderate to strenuous, with climbing up and down steep rocky slopes; read "all ages" alongside the wading and the ladders rather than as a promise of an easy walk. The canyon sits inside the Spring Creek Canyon Wilderness Study Area, per the BLM.
How this guide was researched
This page was compiled from the town of Kanarraville's official kanarrafalls.com pages and the Bureau of Land Management's Kanarra Falls page. We haven't visited this site ourselves. Prices and the daily cap can change; kanarrafalls.com carries the current figures. Last checked September 2026.
FAQ
How much does a Kanarra Falls permit cost?
$15 per person for hikers 8 and up, free for children 7 and under. Commercial groups need a separate $25 mandatory permit (kanarrafalls.com, as of September 2026).
How many people can hike Kanarra Falls in a day?
The trail caps at 200 general admission tickets a day. Spring and summer weekends are very busy and likely to sell out several weeks in advance, per the operator, which strongly recommends reserving ahead.
How long is the Kanarra Falls hike?
About 4 miles round trip, per the operator, with two miles of that in ankle-to-knee deep water; the operator puts the average hiking time at up to 4 hours (kanarrafalls.com, as of September 2026).
How do you buy a Kanarra Falls permit?
Online through kanarrafalls.com, subject to availability, or at the ticket kiosk, where a credit or debit card is preferred.
Are there ladders on the Kanarra Falls hike?
Yes. Two metal ladders, one beside the first waterfall and a second at the fall beyond it, get hikers up each drop.
Is Kanarra Falls dangerous in a storm?
It can be. The hike runs through a narrow slot canyon, the kind of terrain the National Weather Service flags for flash flood watches and warnings. Skip the hike if either is in effect.
We haven't visited these places ourselves, and every page says so rather than implying otherwise. Details are compiled from public land-manager, USGS and NOAA sources and cross-checked where possible; conditions, access rules and fees change without notice, so confirm with the managing agency before you go. Page last checked September 2026. Read our full methodology.