Sanpete district, Utah, United States

Places to visit near Ephraim

Ephraim is a town in Sanpete district, Utah, United States, home to about 6,857 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 5 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 museums. The must-see places are Manti Utah Temple (13 km), La Sal National Forest (20 km) and Manti National Forest (20 km).

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Ephraim, Utah
Ephraim, Sanpete district, Utah, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ephraim at a glance

Location
Sanpete district, Utah, United States
Population
about 6,857
Coordinates
39.3597° N, 111.5863° W
Places within 50 km
38 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Ephraim

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Forts & heritage near Ephraim

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ephraim. The closest is "The Old Fort" (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ephraim

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ephraim. The closest is Manti Mountain (13 km); the best-known is Maple Canyon Viewpoint (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ephraim

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ephraim. The closest is Jet Fox Reservoir (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Ephraim

16 museums within 100 km of Ephraim. The closest is Granary Arts (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ephraim

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ephraim. The closest is La Sal National Forest (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Ephraim

6 churches within 100 km of Ephraim. The closest is Manti Utah Temple (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ephraim

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ephraim
  2. 1 km Granary Arts · museum, Sanpete
  3. 1 km "The Old Fort" · fort, Sanpete
  4. 20 km Manti National Forest · nature spot, Sanpete
  5. 1 km La Sal National Forest · nature spot, Sanpete
  6. 23 km Manti Utah Temple · church, Sanpete
  7. 13 km Back to Ephraim

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How to reach Ephraim

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ephraim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage562"The Old Fort" (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints845Manti Mountain (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1342Jet Fox Reservoir (21 km)
    Museums416Granary Arts (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48La Sal National Forest (20 km)
    Churches16Manti Utah Temple (13 km)
    Waterfalls15Milky Falls (18 km)
    Caves12Pipe Dream (31 km)
    Parks02Millsite State Park (56 km)
    Temples02Payson Utah Temple (93 km)
    Other attractions11Crooked Creek Spring (36 km)

    Ephraim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ephraim?

    Manti Utah Temple (church, about 13 km), La Sal National Forest (nature spot, about 20 km), Manti National Forest (nature spot, about 20 km), Granary Arts (museum, about 1 km), "The Old Fort" (fort, about 1 km), Palisade State Park (nature spot, about 22 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ephraim?

    38 places on Spotwander: 5 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ephraim?

    "The Old Fort", about 1 km by road; Manti Dugout (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ephraim?

    Manti Mountain, about 13 km by road; Maple Canyon Viewpoint (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ephraim?

    Jet Fox Reservoir, about 21 km by road; Gunnison Dam (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ephraim?

    Start in Ephraim, visit Granary Arts, then "The Old Fort", then Manti National Forest, then La Sal National Forest, then Manti Utah Temple, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ephraim?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Ephraim

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ephraim’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ephraim on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.