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Timpanogos Cave National Monument – American Fork Canyon from Timpanogos Cave entrance📷 Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Edited slightly prior to uploac by Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 2.0

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

American Fork, UT

Nature

Three linked limestone caves full of helictites, reached by a steep paved trail climbing 335 m. Tours run late spring to early autumn and sell out; book online in advance.

Nearest town
American Fork, UT
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
40.4437, -111.7050

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Wasatch and Uintas: Alpine Loop to the Mirror Lake Highway – American Fork Canyon from Timpanogos Cave entrance© Ken Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Edited slightly prior to uploac by Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Scenic byways

Wasatch and Uintas: Alpine Loop to the Mirror Lake Highway

157 mi8 stops3 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Cottonwood CampgroundCampsite
    13 mi from Timpanogos Cave National Monument
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Oak Hollow CampgroundCampsite
    13 mi from Timpanogos Cave National Monument
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Utah Lake State Park CampgroundCampsite
    14 mi from Timpanogos Cave National Monument
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mountain Valley RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    16 mi from Timpanogos Cave National Monument
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Springville / Provo KOAMotorhome stopover
    18 mi from Timpanogos Cave National Monument
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Jolley's RanchCampsite
    22 mi from Timpanogos Cave National Monument · 57 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Timpanogos Cave National Monument?

Timpanogos Cave National Monument is in American Fork, UT, at GPS 40.4437, -111.7050. It is about 16 mi from Heber City.

Can you camp near Timpanogos Cave National Monument?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Site 2, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 137 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Timpanogos Cave National Monument?

Timpanogos Cave National Monument is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Wasatch and Uintas: Alpine Loop to the Mirror Lake Highway.

What is there to see near Timpanogos Cave National Monument?

Places worth a stop nearby: Bridal Veil Falls, Provo Canyon (9 mi), Park City Main Street (18 mi), Temple Square (25 mi) and Great Salt Lake State Park (33 mi).

When is the best time to visit Timpanogos Cave National Monument?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)