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Red Butte Canyon Research Natural Area
- Where
- Emigration Canyon, UT (Salt Lake County)
- Indoors or outdoors
- Outdoors
- Good for
- outdoor lovers
- Phone
- +1 801-943-1794
Updated October 22, 2026
About Red Butte Canyon Research Natural Area
Red Butte Canyon Research Natural Area is one of 5 nature areas and viewpoints in Emigration Canyon on Go Do, in Salt Lake County. It's an outdoor activity. Within 30 miles there are 181 other nature areas and viewpoints, the nearest being Red Butte (about 1.9 miles). It's a good fit for outdoor lovers.
More nature areas & viewpoints nearby

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Ensign Peak Nature ParkNature Area & Viewpoint · Salt Lake City · 5.6 mi
State of UtahNature Area & Viewpoint · Salt Lake City · 5.7 mi
Meridian PeakNature Area & Viewpoint · North Salt Lake · 5.8 mi
Make a day of it
Eat nearby
- Ruth's Diner · American · 2.4 mi
- Emigration Brewing Co · Restaurant · 2.4 mi
- Oasis Cafe · Restaurant · 3.7 mi
Places to stay
- University Guest House & Conference Center · Hotel · Salt Lake City · 3.5 mi
- Salt Lake City Marriott University Park · Hotel · Salt Lake City · 3.6 mi
More to do nearby
- Red Butte Stone House · Park & Garden · 2.8 mi
- Emigration Brewing Co. · Winery, Brewery & Distillery · 2.4 mi
- Mount Wire · Hiking Trail · 2.0 mi
- Camp Kostopulos · Campground · 2.2 mi
Common questions
Where is it?
Emigration Canyon, Utah.
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