Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple — an informative overview

The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is a major new temple project for 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 temple represents a significant addition to the Church’s presence in Utah and is planned as a large, modern house of worship and ordinance work.

History and announcement

• The temple was announced on October 3, 2021 by Prophet Russell M. Nelson. A public rendering was released on November 24, 2021.
• Originally referred to as the Provo Utah Temple, the site was renamed the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple on February 20, 2024.

Site and location

• The temple sits on a 17-acre site, larger than the prior site’s 15 acres; the additional area comes from removing the road that previously ran along the old front of the temple property.
• The property elevation is approximately 4,876 feet (1,486 meters) above sea level, and the temple address is 2200 Temple Hill Dr, Provo, UT 84604.
• The temple will not share a parking lot with a meetinghouse; however, there is a meetinghouse located across the street, off to the corner, with its own parking.

Design and dimensions

• This will be a large temple, planned at approximately 163,000 square feet.
• The structure will rise to about 81 meters (265 feet 6 inches).
• The exterior finish will be granite.
• The architectural plan includes a single attached central spire. There will be no gold-leafed Angel Moroni statue atop the spire; the existing Angel Moroni that formerly adorned the previous building is currently in storage.

Construction and timeline

• Groundbreaking and construction work began on February 24, 2024.
• The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is expected to be completed in late 2027.

Context within the Church and Utah

• Once completed, this will be the sixth temple in the state of Utah.
• At the time of the temple’s announcement (October 2021), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported roughly 16.8 million members worldwide and there were roughly 500 congregations in the state of Utah.

What this means for Provo and visitors

• The new Rock Canyon Temple will be a prominent religious and architectural landmark on Temple Hill, visible from much of the surrounding area given its height and hilltop location. Its granite exterior and single central spire reflect a deliberate, modern design approach, while its larger footprint accommodates expanded temple facilities. The separate parking arrangements and nearby meetinghouse location make access and logistics straightforward for worshippers and visitors.

As construction progresses toward the expected late-2027 completion, additional details such as open house dates, dedication information, and interior layout will be announced by Church leaders. For now, the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple stands as an important, evolving project for members in Provo and throughout Utah.