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Temple Square
Salt Lake City, UT
The walled central block of Salt Lake City, with the Temple, the domed Tabernacle and landscaped gardens. Visitors can walk the grounds and hear an organ recital in the Tabernacle; the temple itself is closed to non-members.
Temple Square covers about 10 acres (4 ha) in downtown Salt Lake City. Construction of the Salt Lake Temple began in 1853; it is the best-known temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Tabernacle was built in the 1860s and is home to the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. The Victorian Gothic Assembly Hall was built between 1877 and 1882. The temple has been undergoing a comprehensive renovation since late 2019.
The new Temple Square Visitors’ Center opened on May 18, 2026. The renovated temple is scheduled to open to visitors in April 2027, and tours will then require a free reservation (as of October 2026). Find out before your visit what is currently accessible. The grounds are easy to explore on foot; allow one to two hours. Otherwise the temple interior is open to members only.
- Nearest town
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.7708, -111.8911
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Nearby
© Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0Great Salt Lake State Park
© Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0Park City Main Street
© Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Edited slightly prior to uploac by Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 2.0Timpanogos Cave National Monument
© m01229 from USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Antelope Island State Park
Campsites nearby
- Salt Lake City KOA HolidayMotorhome stopover2 mi from Temple SquareTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Pony Express RV ResortMotorhome stopover5 mi from Temple SquareMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Cherry Hill CampgroundCampsite17 mi from Temple SquareTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Mountain Shadows RV ParkMotorhome stopover18 mi from Temple SquareMotorhomesElectricityShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Redman CampgroundCampsite19 mi from Temple Square · 373 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Albion Basin CampgroundCampsite20 mi from Temple SquareTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Temple Square?
Temple Square is in Salt Lake City, UT, at GPS 40.7708, -111.8911. It is about 22 mi from Park City.
Can you camp near Temple Square?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Salt Lake City KOA Holiday, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 29 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Temple Square?
Places worth a stop nearby: Great Salt Lake State Park (17 mi), Park City Main Street (22 mi), Timpanogos Cave National Monument (25 mi) and Antelope Island State Park (27 mi).
When is the best time to visit Temple Square?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)