Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple: What to Know About the New Provo Landmark
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is shaping up to be one of the most significant new temples in Utah. Announced by President (Prophet) Russell M. Nelson on October 3, 2021, the project replaces and expands on the previous Provo temple site and brings a modern, large-scale design to Temple Hill in Provo.
Location and site
- Address: 2200 Temple Hill Dr, Provo, UT 84604.
- The temple sits at an elevation of approximately 4,876 feet (1,486 meters) above sea level.
- The new site covers 17 acres, larger than the previous 15-acre footprint; part of that increase comes from removing a road that formerly ran in front of the original temple.
- The temple will not share a parking lot with a meetinghouse. There is a meetinghouse located off to the corner across the street from the temple site.
Design and exterior
- The exterior will be finished in granite.
- The design features a single attached central spire. The new temple will not include a gold-leafed Angel Moroni statue; the previously installed Angel Moroni is currently in storage.
- The completed temple will be large — approximately 163,000 square feet — and will rise to about 81 meters (265 feet 6 inches).
Timeline and public materials
- The temple was announced on October 3, 2021, and an official rendering was released to the public on November 24, 2021.
- Construction officially began on February 24, 2024.
- The building was renamed from the Provo Utah Temple to the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple on February 20, 2024.
- The project is expected to be completed in late 2027.
Context and significance
- The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple will be the sixth temple in the state of Utah.
- At the time of the temple’s announcement, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had roughly 16.8 million members worldwide, and there were approximately 500 congregations in the state of Utah.
Why it matters
The new Rock Canyon Temple represents both continuity and change for the Provo temple site: it expands the site’s footprint, brings a substantial increase in capacity and square footage, and updates the architectural profile while retaining the sacred purpose of the location on Temple Hill. For local members and visitors, it will be a major addition to Provo’s religious and cultural landscape.
If you plan to visit the area, use the address above for directions and watch for announcements from the Church regarding public open houses and dedication dates as construction progresses toward the projected late‑2027 completion.