Cove Fort
Cove Fort is a fort, unincorporated community, and historical site located. On the map, it sits 16 mi southwest of Kanosh. A drive of 22 mi reaches Eagle Point.
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A landmark, 16 mi southwest of Kanosh
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Marysvale, 21 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 80" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Summers are hot
July highs run 92–92°, and about 63 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: May and Sep
May and September are the mild months, with highs of 74–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Month by month
Here is how the weather at Cove Fort changes month by month.
Cove Fort
Cove Fort is a fort, unincorporated community, and historical site located in Millard County, Utah. It was founded in 1867 by Ira Hinckley at the request of Brigham Young. One of its distinctive features is the use of volcanic rock in the construction of the walls, rather than the wood used in many mid-19th-century western forts. This difference in construction is the reason it is one of very few forts of this period still surviving.
Cove Fort is the closest named place to the western terminus of Interstate 70, resulting in Cove Fort being listed as a control city on freeway signs, though the fort itself is historical and has no permanent population.
- Type
- Landmark
- Elevation
- 5,997 ft
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1970)
- Wikipedia readers
- 6.9K a year
Lodging near Cove Fort
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Beaver (19) and Marysvale (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Cove Fort | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | 23 mi south | 35 min | 19 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 campgrounds | 3,699 | $280K | — |
| Marysvale 29% vacation homes | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 11 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 485 | $295K | — |
| Richfield | 29 mi northeast | 45 min | 18 13 hotels · 3 motels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 8,478 | $333K | C |
| Kanosh | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 511 | $324K | — |
| Fillmore | 28 mi northeast | 40 min | 9 4 hotels · 2 motels · 3 RV parks | 2,874 | $321K | — |
| Milford | 27 mi southwest | 40 min | 3 3 hotels | 1,401 | $257K | — |
| Joseph | 20 mi east | 30 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 310 | $243K | — |
| Meadow | 22 mi northeast | 35 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 362 | $255K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
These well-known sights sit within 68 miles.
34 mi National forestFishlake National Forest
68 mi National MonumentCedar Breaks National Monument718K visitors a year
67 mi Scenic driveUtah State Route 12
65 mi Ski areaBrian Head Resort69 runs · 1,300 ft vertical122 mi Ski areaEagle Point45 runs · 1,387 ft vertical
213 mi MuseumFremont Indian State Park and Museum
54 mi MuseumParowan MeetinghousePhoto credits
Fishlake National Forest: Mark Muir, Public domain · Cedar Breaks National Monument: Original uploader was Averette at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Utah State Route 12: Christian Mehlführer, User:Chmehl, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brian Head Resort: brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Fremont Indian State Park and Museum: Jennseeg, Public domain · Parowan Meetinghouse: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Cove Fort: the answers
What town is Cove Fort near?
Kanosh, UT, about 16 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Cove Fort?
May and September, with highs of 74–81°.
What is the closest airport to Cove Fort?
Cedar City Regional (CDC), about 68 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 155 miles.
Where should I stay near Cove Fort?
Beaver (23 mi, 19 places to stay), Marysvale (21 mi, 11 places to stay) and Richfield (29 mi, 18 places to stay).
Ask people in Kanosh
Questions and tips go in Kanosh’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.