The Saratoga Springs Utah Temple serves the fastest-growing corner of the valley: Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, the west side of Lehi. For a couple whose families live out there, it is the natural choice. For a couple with campus friends in Provo, it is the farthest of Utah County's operating temples from BYU. And it shares a December closure with Provo City Center, which matters if you were hoping for an early-December wedding.
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Quick reference
From the Church's temple page:
- 987 South Ensign Drive, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
- 801-341-1860
- Dedicated August 13, 2023 (announced April 2, 2017; groundbreaking October 19, 2019)
- On site: temple clothing rental; no visitors' center, arrival center or temple housing listed
Where it sits on the map
This temple is closer to Salt Lake County than to Provo. Uncongested OpenStreetMap routing:
West-side receptions we profile: The Venue at The Ranches in Eagle Mountain, which rents spaces from $700, and The Oz and The Rooftop in Lehi.
| From the Saratoga Springs temple to | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| UVU campus | about 18 mi | about 30 min |
| Provo City Center Temple | about 23 mi | about 34 min |
| BYU campus | about 22.5 mi | about 35 min |
| Oquirrh Mountain temple (South Jordan) | about 18 mi | about 28 min |
| Draper temple | about 17 mi | about 30 min |
For a family split between Utah County and the south Salt Lake Valley, that middle position is a real advantage: neither side drives an hour. Our page on the Salt Lake County temples for Utah Valley couples compares the other side of the line.
The calendar, and the December overlap
From the Church's page, as listed on October 19, 2026:
2026
- November 25 to 26 (Thanksgiving)
- November 30 to December 14
- December 24 to 25, December 31 to January 1
2027
- June 7 to 21
- July 3, July 24
- October 2 to 3 (general conference weekend)
- November 24 to 25
- November 29 to December 13
- December 24 to 25, December 31 to January 1, 2028
Unlike most Utah County temples, Saratoga Springs' 2027 list does not show April 3 (the spring general conference Saturday) as a closure, as of October 19, 2026. Lists change; confirm before you book that day.
The overlap to know about: both of its maintenance windows line up exactly with Provo City Center's (November 30 to December 14, 2026, and November 29 to December 13, 2027). In those weeks, both the downtown temple and the west-side one are out, so Lindon, Orem, Mount Timpanogos and Payson carry the valley. In June 2027, when Provo City Center is closed for five weeks, Saratoga Springs is open except June 7 to 21.
Scheduling a sealing
- See your bishop. The General Handbook says members may contact the temple "after they have met with their bishop." A first sealing requires a recommend for living ordinances.
- Call the temple directly. The Church's scheduling help says members receiving their own ordinances "should make an appointment directly with the temple," well in advance.
- Ask about guests. The Church does not publish sealing-room capacity. Ask how many the room holds and how guests check in.
The people waiting outside
The handbook asks couples to invite "only close family members and friends" inside, and every accountable guest must be endowed with a current recommend. The rest of the guests, including children (who must have adult supervision on the grounds), wait outside.
There is no visitors' center listed here, so:
- Tell guests to dress for the weather, and to bring water in summer.
- Give an arrival time for the exit, and name a family member to gather the group.
- Share our out-of-town guest guide with anyone new to temple weddings.
Photos and rings
Photos on the grounds after a sealing are routine. The one rule couples trip on: the handbook says rings may be exchanged in the sealing room after the ceremony, but not "at any other time or place in a temple or on temple grounds." A ring moment for the whole family belongs at the reception; see our ring ceremony explainer.
Lunch and the reception
Saratoga Springs' restaurant and venue supply has grown with the city, but it is still thinner than Orem's or downtown Provo's. Options by direction:
- In town. Our best restaurants in Saratoga Springs list covers the sit-down places a few miles from the temple. Call ahead for group seating.
- North to Lehi. Lehi's restaurant corridors are 15 to 20 minutes away; see best restaurants in Lehi.
- East to American Fork. The Northampton House, a 1903 meetinghouse turned reception center at 198 West 300 North, is about 18 minutes away by uncongested routing. Our Northampton House profile has the room capacities from its own site.
For receptions out here, our reception centers by city list covers Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain and Lehi. Our wedding luncheon guide covers the meal itself.
If your guests are flying in
Salt Lake City International Airport is north of here, so a west-side sealing can shorten the drive for travelers compared with Payson or downtown Provo. Hotels are sparser in Saratoga Springs itself; many families stay in Lehi or along the I-15 corridor. Our things to do in Saratoga Springs guide covers the area for the afternoon gap.
Related Guides
- Getting Sealed at the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple
- Living in Saratoga Springs
- Temple Work as a Weekly Habit in Utah Valley
- The Open-House Reception, Explained
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple?
When is the Saratoga Springs temple closed?
How far is the Saratoga Springs temple from Provo?
How do we schedule a sealing at the Saratoga Springs temple?
When was the Saratoga Springs temple dedicated?
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Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Saratoga Springs Utah Temple (details, services, closures, milestones), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Provo City Center Temple (details, services, closures, milestones), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- General Handbook, 27: Temple Ordinances for the Living (27.3 Sealing of Husband and Wife), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Scheduling a Temple Appointment, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Temples: Common Questions, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Northampton House: Our Story, Northampton House. Checked October 20, 2026.
- OSRM routing (OpenStreetMap data), driving table and routes, Project OSRM / OpenStreetMap contributors. Checked October 20, 2026.
