Johns Canyon Waterfall
WaterfallModerateCommunity-sourcedUT
Conditions · Go Score
60/ 100
Fair
Fair conditions — worth a look, with expectations set.
Streamflow
Moderate flow
57%
of normal
LowNormal2×
Nearest gauge: SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR BLUFF, UT · 18 km · USGS · 572 cfs now vs ~1,000 normal
Why this score
Clear skies
Great visibility and dry footing.
Limited daylight
2.5 h of daylight left.
Late-season
Many falls slow down by late summer.
Moderate flow — 57% of normal
Nearest gauge: SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR BLUFF, UT (18 km)
Quieter weekday
Fewer people midweek.
Live conditions · updated just nowGuidance fused from live weather, daylight & season & streamflow. Verify flow on-site.
Overview
What to expect
A cascade where water drops over rock. The payoff is the falls themselves — mist, sound, and often a pool below. Rocks near the water stay slick, and the best viewpoints can require care to reach. Plan for a genuine outdoor outing to reach it.