Overview
American Fork is in the Wasatch Range, a region in north central Utah. It is on the north border of Utah Lake, about 30 miles south of Salt Lake City.
1 places to stay
Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Oct. (climate data from nearby Timpanogos Cave National Monument)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PVU Provo Municipal Airport, Provo — 12 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 30 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $160–$160 a night (typical $205), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$200, mid-range ~$280, comfortable ~$330.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Understand
Oftentimes, citizens in American Fork are made fun of for saying, "American Fark" or "mount'n" (without emphasizing the t), but most of them will get frustrated when you mention this, because it doesn't actually reflect most people in the city.
Do
- Timpanogos Cave National Monument, UT-92 - take I-15 exit 284 and follow that east 10 miles. Moderately difficult hike to a large cave (45-60 minute tour).
Sleep
Nearby
Lehi
City / town · 24 listings · 3 mi away
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
Park · 3 listings · 6 mi away
Orem
City / town · 17 listings · 8 mi away
Provo Canyon
Park · 24 listings · 10 mi away
Draper
City / town · 13 listings · 10 mi away
Provo
City / town · 70 listings · 12 mi away
Sandy
City / town · 27 listings · 13 mi away
Alta
City / town · 32 listings · 16 mi away
My experience
Write about your trip here. Notes save automatically in this browser as you type; back them up from My journal.