Juab district, Utah, United States

Places to visit near Mona

Mona is a town in Juab district, Utah, United States, home to about 1,598 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit — 60 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 museums. The must-see places are Mona Reservoir (6 km), Mount Nebo (10 km) and Goshen Reservoir (20 km).

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Mona, Utah
Mona, Juab district, Utah, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mona at a glance

Location
Juab district, Utah, United States
Population
about 1,598
Coordinates
39.8161° N, 111.8555° W
Places within 50 km
109 (16 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 Mona

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mona: 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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Things to see near Mona, by type

Forts & heritage near Mona

89 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mona. The closest is Privateer Mine (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mona

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mona. The closest is Mount Nebo (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mona

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mona. The closest is Mona Reservoir (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Mona

21 museums within 100 km of Mona. The closest is Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Mona

17 churches within 100 km of Mona. The closest is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (46 km); the best-known is Springville Community Presbyterian Church (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mona

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mona. The closest is Mount Nebo Wilderness (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mona

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mona
  2. 10 km Mount Nebo · viewpoint, Utah
  3. 19 km Santaquin Debris Basin Dam · dam, Utah
  4. 3 km Cottonwood Park · viewpoint, Utah
  5. 18 km Goshen Reservoir · reservoir, Utah
  6. 14 km Mona Reservoir · reservoir, Juab
  7. 6 km Back to Mona

Plan a longer trip from Mona — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Mona

    All places near Mona by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Places near Mona by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage89Privateer Mine (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Mount Nebo (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Mona Reservoir (6 km)
    Museums21Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum (15 km)
    Churches17The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Mount Nebo Wilderness (9 km)
    Waterfalls10Salt Creek Canyon Falls (13 km)
    Parks6Little Sahara National Recreation Area (57 km)
    Other attractions4Crooked Creek Spring (35 km)
    Caves3Pipe Dream (39 km)
    Temples2Payson Utah Temple (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1Bird Island (50 km)
    Beaches & coast1Vineyard Beach (70 km)

    Mona: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mona?

    Mona Reservoir (reservoir, about 6 km), Mount Nebo (viewpoint, about 10 km), Goshen Reservoir (reservoir, about 20 km), Santaquin Debris Basin Dam (dam, about 21 km), Cottonwood Park (viewpoint, about 25 km), Mount Nebo Wilderness (nature spot, about 9 km).

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

    109 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 museums, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mona?

    Privateer Mine, about 11 km by road; Pioneer Cabin (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mona?

    Mount Nebo, about 10 km by road; Andrews Ridge (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mona?

    Mona Reservoir, about 6 km by road; Goshen Reservoir (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mona?

    Start in Mona, visit Mount Nebo, then Santaquin Debris Basin Dam, then Cottonwood Park, then Goshen Reservoir, then Mona Reservoir, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mona?

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

    Towns near Mona

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