Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple: What We Know So Far
Overview
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is a major new temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 2200 Temple Hill Dr, Provo, UT 84604. Announced by President Russell M. Nelson on October 3, 2021, the project has moved steadily from rendering to construction and is expected to be completed in late 2027. At the time of the announcement the Church had roughly 16.8 million members and there were about 500 congregations in the state of Utah.
Location and Site
- Address: 2200 Temple Hill Dr, Provo, UT 84604.
- Elevation: The temple site sits at approximately 4,876 feet (1,486 meters) above sea level.
- Site size: The new Rock Canyon Temple will be built on a 17-acre parcel. This is larger than the prior site, which was 15 acres; the increase is largely a result of removing the road that used to lie in front of the old temple.
- Parking and meetinghouse: The temple will not share a parking lot with a meetinghouse. There is, however, a meetinghouse and associated parking located off to the corner across the street from the temple site.
Design, Size, and Exterior
- Size: This will be a large temple, planned at approximately 163,000 square feet.
- Height: The structure is planned to reach 81 meters (approximately 265 feet 6 inches).
- Exterior: The temple exterior will be faced in granite.
- Spire and statue: The design includes a single attached central spire. The new temple will not include a gold-leafed Angel Moroni statue on the spire; the existing Angel Moroni statue from the previous temple is currently in storage.
Timeline and Naming
- Announcement: October 3, 2021, by President Russell M. Nelson.
- Rendering release: The public rendering of the temple was released on November 24, 2021.
- Renaming: What was previously referred to as the Provo Utah Temple was officially renamed the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple on February 20, 2024.
- Groundwork/construction start: Construction began on February 24, 2024.
- Expected completion: The project is expected to be completed in late 2027.
Context
- The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is identified as the 6th temple in the state of Utah (per the announcement and planning materials).
- The temple will serve members in and around Provo and will add to the network of temples that support the spiritual and ordinance needs of Church members in Utah and beyond.
Why this temple matters
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple represents a significant investment in a prominent site above Provo, offering a large, granite-clad design and a central spire visible in the valley. Its larger site, substantial square footage, and prominent elevation reflect both the continuing growth of the Church and the ongoing importance of temple worship for Latter-day Saints in the region. The removal and storage of the Angel Moroni statue and the change in the site layout are part of adapting the location for new construction while preserving important elements from the earlier building.
As construction progresses toward the planned late-2027 completion, additional details — including site plans, landscaping, public open house schedules, and dedication arrangements — will typically be released by Church leaders and local media. For those interested in visiting or following progress, the temple’s address and elevation make it a clearly identifiable landmark on Provo’s Temple Hill.