Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple: What to Know
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple is a major new temple project for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Provo, Utah. Announced by Prophet Russell M. Nelson on October 3, 2021, the temple represents a significant addition to the area’s religious and architectural landscape and is planned to serve members in the region for decades to come.
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 site covers 17 acres—larger than the previous site’s 15 acres because a road at the old front of the temple was removed, expanding the property.
- The temple will not share a parking lot with a meetinghouse; a meetinghouse and its parking are located off to the corner across the street from the temple site.
Design and size
- Exterior material: granite.
- Overall building size: approximately 163,000 square feet—a large-scale temple.
- Height: about 81 meters (265 feet 6 inches).
- The design features a single attached central spire. There will be no gold-leafed Angel Moroni statue mounted on the spire; the existing Angel Moroni statue from the prior temple is in storage.
Timeline and milestones
- Announcement: October 3, 2021 (by Prophet Russell M. Nelson).
- Public rendering released: November 24, 2021.
- Official renaming: formerly called the Provo Utah Temple, it was renamed the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple on February 20, 2024.
- Construction start: February 24, 2024.
- Expected completion: 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, there were roughly 16.8 million members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and roughly 500 congregations in the state of Utah (figures quoted at announcement).
- The larger site, prominent granite exterior, and substantial floor area reflect the temple’s role as a major house of worship and community landmark in Provo.
What to expect
Over the coming years, construction activity will transform the Temple Hill site. The temple’s large footprint and prominent height will make it visible from surrounding neighborhoods, and the granite exterior and central spire will contribute to a distinctive, contemporary temple presence. Practical details such as public access, parking, and eventual open house and dedication dates will be announced by Church leaders as construction progresses toward the current target of late 2027.
If you’d like, I can prepare a short timeline graphic, suggested topics to cover in future updates (construction photos, dedication plans), or a quick Q&A for readers about visiting and viewing the site during construction.