Wasatch district, Utah, United States

Places to visit near Kamas

Kamas is a town in Wasatch district, Utah, United States, home to about 2,053 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 forts & heritage and 3 churches. The must-see places are Wasatch National Forest (15 km), Jordanelle Dam (16 km) and Pine Valley (20 km).

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Kamas, Utah
Kamas, Wasatch district, Utah, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kamas at a glance

Location
Wasatch district, Utah, United States
Population
about 2,053
Coordinates
40.6430° N, 111.2807° W
Places within 50 km
125 (52 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kamas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kamas: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kamas

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kamas. The closest is Todd Hollow (14 km); the best-known is Pine Valley (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kamas

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kamas. The closest is Jordanelle Dam (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Kamas

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kamas. The closest is Park Konold (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kamas

31 churches within 100 km of Kamas. The closest is Saint Lukes Episcopal Church (23 km); the best-known is Mountain Valley Baptist Chapel (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kamas

17 parks within 100 km of Kamas. The closest is Granite Park (57 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kamas

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kamas. The closest is Jordanelle State Park (12 km); the best-known is Wasatch National Forest (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kamas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 98 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kamas
  2. 16 km Jordanelle Dam · dam, Wasatch
  3. 13 km Mountain Valley Baptist Chapel · church, Wasatch
  4. 29 km Pine Valley · viewpoint, Wasatch
  5. 25 km Wasatch National Forest · nature spot, Summit
  6. 15 km Provo River Falls, High Uintah Mountains · waterfall, Summit
  7. 0 km Back to Kamas

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How to reach Kamas

    All places near Kamas by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kamas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4288Todd Hollow (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2542Jordanelle Dam (16 km)
    Forts & heritage3039Park Konold (12 km)
    Churches331Saint Lukes Episcopal Church (23 km)
    Parks017Granite Park (57 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens716Jordanelle State Park (12 km)
    Museums815Meyer Gallery (23 km)
    Waterfalls811Provo River Falls, High Uintah Mountains (1 km)
    Other attractions28Franz the Bear (23 km)
    Temples03Temple Square (67 km)

    Kamas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kamas?

    Wasatch National Forest (nature spot, about 15 km), Jordanelle Dam (dam, about 16 km), Pine Valley (viewpoint, about 20 km), Provo River Falls, High Uintah Mountains (waterfall, about 1 km), Franz the Bear (attraction, about 23 km), Mountain Valley Baptist Chapel (church, about 24 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 30 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kamas?

    Todd Hollow, about 14 km by road; Browns Canyon (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kamas?

    Jordanelle Dam, about 16 km by road; Rockport Reservoir (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kamas?

    Park Konold, about 12 km by road; Queen Tunnel (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kamas?

    Start in Kamas, visit Jordanelle Dam, then Mountain Valley Baptist Chapel, then Pine Valley, then Wasatch National Forest, then Provo River Falls, High Uintah Mountains, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kamas?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Kamas

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