Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple: Plans, Progress, and What to Know
On October 3, 2021, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans for a new temple in Provo, Utah. Initially called the Provo Utah Temple, the project was renamed the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple on February 20, 2024. Since its announcement and the release of official renderings on November 24, 2021, the Rock Canyon Temple has drawn attention for its prominent site, substantial scale, and modern design choices.
Location and site
- Address: 2200 Temple Hill Dr, Provo, UT 84604.
- The temple sits on a 17-acre site, an increase from the roughly 15 acres of the previous temple site. The additional acreage is possible because the road that formerly bordered the old temple’s front was removed, allowing for an expanded parcel.
- Elevation: approximately 4,876 feet (1,486 meters) above sea level.
Design and exterior
- The Rock Canyon Temple will feature a single, central attached spire rather than multiple spires. There will be no gold-leafed Angel Moroni statue on the exterior; the existing Angel Moroni that once topped the prior Provo temple is in storage.
- The temple’s exterior will be finished in granite, giving the building a durable, classic appearance suited to Utah’s climate and the temple’s scale.
Size and scale
- This is planned to be a large temple, with approximately 163,000 square feet of space.
- The building will stand about 81 meters tall (265 feet 6 inches), making it a very prominent structure on Temple Hill and in the surrounding area.
Parking and nearby meetinghouse
- The temple will not share a parking lot with a meetinghouse. There is, however, a meetinghouse located off to the corner across the street from the temple grounds.
Timeline and construction
- Announcement: October 3, 2021 (President Russell M. Nelson).
- Public rendering released: November 24, 2021.
- Construction began on February 24, 2024.
- The Rock Canyon Temple is expected to be completed in late 2027.
Context within the Church and state
- The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple will be the sixth temple in the state of Utah.
- At the time of the temple’s announcement in 2021, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported roughly 16.8 million members worldwide and approximately 500 congregations in the state of Utah. The new temple reflects ongoing growth and the continued importance of temple worship for Church members in the region.
What to expect going forward
Construction is underway and will alter the Temple Hill skyline as the new granite-clad structure rises to its planned height. With a larger site and significantly greater interior space than the previous structure, the Rock Canyon Temple is designed to serve a broad area of Latter-day Saint members and visitors in Utah County.
For anyone planning a visit to the area, the official address is 2200 Temple Hill Dr, Provo, UT 84604. Keep an eye on official Church news releases and local updates for announcements about open houses, dedication dates, and visitor access as completion approaches in late 2027.
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple represents a major new landmark for Provo—combining scale, durable materials, and a simplified spire design to serve the needs of Church members for years to come.