Utah Lake
Utah Lake is a shallow freshwater lake in the center of Utah County, Utah, United States. Visitors find it 8 mi southwest of Orem. The first to add nearby is LaVell Edwards Stadium, at 8.1 mi.
A lake, 8 mi southwest of Orem
Orem is the nearest base
Orem is 8 miles northeast, with 14 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 72–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Provo Municipal (PVU) has airline service, about 4 miles from Utah Lake.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
The weather near Utah Lake shifts through the year, as below.
Utah Lake
Utah Lake is a shallow freshwater lake in the center of Utah County, Utah, United States. It lies in Utah Valley, surrounded by the Provo-Orem metropolitan area. The lake's only river outlet, the Jordan River, is a tributary of the Great Salt Lake. Evaporation accounts for 42% of the lake's outflow, which leaves the lake slightly saline. The elevation of the lake is at 4,489 feet (1,368 m) above sea level. If the lake's water level rises above that, the pumps and gates on the Jordan River are left open.
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 151 square miles
- Elevation
- 4,488 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 30K a year
Places to stay near Utah Lake
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Provo (31) and Orem (14).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Utah Lake | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo | 8 mi east | 15 min | 31 21 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 114,527 | $467K | B− |
| Orem | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 14 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel | 95,214 | $472K | B− |
| Lehi | 14 mi north | 20 min | 17 15 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 95,313 | $612K | A− |
| Springville | 10 mi east | 15 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 35,670 | $454K | B |
| Spanish Fork | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 6 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 48,837 | $482K | B+ |
| Draper | 19 mi north | 30 min | 13 10 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 50,652 | $785K | B− |
| Pleasant Grove | 11 mi north | 15 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 37,773 | $491K | B |
| Sundance 71% vacation homes | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 104 | $1,893K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Each of these is within 39 miles.
18 mi Stadium & arenaLaVell Edwards Stadium210 mi Theme parkEvermore Park
Big draw38 mi Stadium & arenaDelta Center
31 mi LakeLake Bonneville
37 mi Stadium & arenaRice–Eccles Stadium
314 mi MountainMount Timpanogos
426 mi Stadium & arenaAmerica First Field
33 mi Ski areaDeer Valley Resort351 runs · 3,110 ft verticalPhoto credits
LaVell Edwards Stadium: The original uploader was Bobak at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Delta Center: Lomrjyo, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lake Bonneville: Wilson44691, Public domain · Rice–Eccles Stadium: Brenton Walker, CC BY 2.0 · Mount Timpanogos: Eric Ward from Provo, UT, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · America First Field: Scott Catron, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Deer Valley Resort: Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Utah Lake: common questions
What town is Utah Lake near?
Orem, UT, about 8 miles northeast.
When is the best time to visit Utah Lake?
May, June and September, with highs of 72–83°.
What is the closest airport to Utah Lake?
Provo Municipal (PVU), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Salt Lake City (SLC), about 40 miles.
Where should I stay near Utah Lake?
Provo (8 mi, 31 places to stay), Orem (8 mi, 14 places to stay) and Lehi (14 mi, 17 places to stay).
Orem has the answers
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.