Deer Creek Falls is a spectacular 180-foot waterfall with water plunging down into the Colorado River. The site is remote but can be accessed by both backpacking as well as white water rafting. You’ll need a backcountry camping permit if you plan on getting to Deer Creek Falls on a backpacking adventure. The general itinerary schedules five days and four nights to get to the falls and back; this includes a 14-mile hike each way, four miles the first day and six miles the next, and another four miles to the actual waterfall. There are many companies surrounding the area that offer rafting trips to the waterfall for a more fast-paced visit.

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