Hobbit Caves in Logan Canyon: Mystical Place to Explore

ByElizabeth

If you are looking for an easy cave to explore, the Hobbit Caves in Logan Canyon are the perfect place for you!

The caves are located in the heart of Logan Canyon right next to Right Fork Waterfall and it is the perfect place to go on an adventure!

The Hobbit Caves are not far from the main road, making it an easy place to stop on your way between Logan and Bear Lake.

It has everything you could possibly want…beautiful Right Fork Waterfall, a sketchy wood plank bridge, caves to explore, and tall cliffs for rock climbing.

The Hobbit Caves are the perfect size for kids to explore. Dallas did not fit in them and the kids had to duck down for part of the cave, but they loved that it was light enough to not be scary in th cave.

Two kids running up a dirt path to the two enterances to Hobbit Caves in Logan Canyon. The caves are just tall enough for the children.

Logan Canyon

Logan Canyon is a picturesque canyon in northern Utah located between Logan and Bear Lake. It is a long canyon with stunning views, tall trees, towering cliffs, the beautiful Logan River, and other natural caves.

There are so many fun things to do in Logan Canyon! It is the perfect place to escape the heat in the summer and a great place to explore during the winter.

The clear water of the Logan River in Second Dam is flowing in front of beautiful fall leaves and a grey mountain jutting up in the middle.

How to get to the Hobbit Caves in Logan Canyon

When we visited the Hobbit Caves for the first time, I had a hard time finding it on Google Maps because I kept typing “Hobbit Caves”…and on the map it is “Hobitt Caves”.

Hobbit Caves and Right Fork Waterfall are just off of Highway 89. Turn onto Right Hand Fork Road and drive down the paved road just under 0.5 miles. You will find the parking on the right side of the road.

The road is narrow and has lots of blind turns, so make sure to take it slow and be careful.

Cost of Visiting Hobbit Caves in Logan Canyon

Free! It does not cost anything to explore caves and the surrounding area and parking is free.

Dirt path leading around an entrance to the Hobbit Caves. The rock from the cave over-hangs and looks like a goblin nose. The area is shaded by tall green trees.

Parking at Hobbit Caves in Logan Canyon

Parking is free and is a gravel area on the side of the road with room for about 6-8 cars. The pathway down to the caves is on the west end of the parking area (the end where you came from).

Gravel parking strip to the side of the paved road. Tall green trees surround the area.

How to Explore the Hobbit Caves in Logan Canyon

Right Fork Waterfall

After going to the west end of the parking area, you will scramble down a path with rocks and roots on the side of Right Fork Waterfall. The waterfall is only about 6 feet tall, so the scramble is short.

It is a bit steep, but it isn’t very long. Our kids were able to navigate it at 5 and 7, but the 5 year old wanted to hold a hand going down.

The temperature drops noticeably as you get to the base of the waterfall, which feels amazing in the heat of summer. At the bottom of the waterfall, take a moment to enjoy the scenery around you.

Right Fork Waterfall cascading over a green mossy rock.

Crossing the River

Once you get to the bottom of the little scramble, cross over the river right in front of Right Fork Waterfall on a skinny bridge made from some boards. You feel like a real jungle explorer!

The most recent time we went, there was a rope to hold on to while crossing, which was very helpful.

Right Fork Waterfall cascading down on the right side of the picture. Bridge made of single boards going across the river. Blue rope strung above the boards.

Path to the Hobbit Caves

Once you are across the river, you feel like you are entering another world under the canopy of the trees full of rocks and and caves and moss.

You can definitely understand where the name Hobbit Caves came from…it definitely has a Lord of the Rings vibe. The entire area is shaded by large trees, making it a perfect place to explore any time of day.

Mild incline up a dirt path leading to the Hobbit Caves in Logan Canyon. There are gnarled roots and large boulders with green moss scattered around in front of the cave.

Explore the Hobbit Caves

Have fun exploring the caves! There are a few different enterances. The caves are not very deep, so there is lots of natural light. Our kids still wanted to use a flashlight so they could see every nook and crany.

The caves are not tall enough for adults to walk around in, and they are not very deep, but they are still fun to explore and the kids had a blast.

You can even climb on top of the caves and look down at people who are in the cave. My kids had a blast!

My research said to watch out for broken glass in the caves, but thankfully we didn’t see any.

Little boy exploring Hobbit Cave. It is still light in the cave. He is not able to stand up fully in the cave.
Two little kids exploring Hobbit Caves in Logan Canyon. The little girl is crouching to fit through a narrow opening. There is a large rock pillar going up to the ceiling of the cave.

Campfire

Enjoy a campfire with some s’mores. There is a fire ring in the middle of the forest, and with the river nearby, it is the perfect place for a nice relaxing evening.

Before lighting your fire, check here for current fire restrictions.

Campfire ring made with rocks in the shade outside of Hobbit Caves.

Rock Climbing

Bring your rock-climbing gear and scale the beautiful cliffs surrounding the clearing. There is already hardware in the rockface, so no need to place your own.

If you aren’t in to climbing with ropes, you can explore up the rocky hill that leads above the caves. My kids loved being able to explore on top of the caves, as well as inside them.

Man free climbing up a tall natural rock wall. The rock has patches of green moss and is 3x taller than the man.

Camping in Logan Canyon

There are many different places to camp in Logan Canyon. There are some free dispersed campsites along Right Hand Fork Road.

If you continue past the parking for the Hobbit Caves, there is the Lodge Campground with 10 designated sites.

Down the canyon closer to Logan, there are designated campgrounds such as Guinavah-Malibu and Bridger Campgound.

There are also many designated campgrounds closer to Bear Lake such as Tony’s Grove and Sunrise Campground.

The cost for these national forest campgrounds is between $20-$40/night. To reserve a site or check the current price, click here.

What to Pack

This adventure is not very far from the car, so you only need to bring a flashlight to explore the caves.

Sturdy shoes are helpful, but not necessary. We could have done it in flip-flops.

If you plan to do some rock climbing, make sure to bring your gear.

Are the Hobbit Caves in Logan Canyon Worth Visiting?

Absolutely! The Hobbit Caves are such a fun place to explore. We have stopped here multiple times, and it never gets old.

The white water of Right Fork Waterfall cascading into a pool of white water. To the left of the waterfall is a large tangle of roots. To the right of the waterfall is a large boulder covered with green moss.

Recreate Responsibly

Please remember to recreate responsibly so that other people can enjoy it after you. Pack out what you pack in and be respectful to the plants and animals you come in contact with. Leave the rock how you found it and don’t carve anything into it.

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FAQs

Where are the Hobbit Caves in Logan Canyon?

The caves are 9.4 miles up the canyon from Logan and 28.1 miles down the canyon from Garden City and Bear Lake. It is just off of Highway 89. Turn onto Right Hand Fork Road and drive down the paved road just under 0.5 miles. You will find the parking on the right side of the road.

How long is the Hobbit Caves Logan Canyon Hike?

The caves are less than 300 feet from the parking area.

Elizabeth is the mother of the Tall Adventure Fam. She is the organizer of chaos and planner of all activities. She had cancer when she was 12 and takes 1000s of pictures of everything to help combat memory issues from chemotherapy. She decided she wanted to share their travel experience so other people can get out and enjoy the world around them, so she started this family travel blog in 2023.

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