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Wasatch National Forest

Where: Oakley, UT (Summit County)
Indoors or outdoors: Outdoors
Good for: outdoor lovers

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Wasatch National Forest is a large forest area east of Salt Lake City and Provo established over a century ago. The forest offers space for outdoor activities across its thousands of acres. Visit during seasons when forest conditions are best for your planned activities.

Updated October 22, 2026

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Wasatch National Forest was established as the Wasatch Forest Reserve by the U.S. Forest Service in Utah on August 16, 1906 with 86,440 acres (349.8 km2) to the east of Salt Lake City and Provo. It became a National Forest on March 4, 1907. On July 1, 1908 Grantsville National Forest and Salt Lake National Forest were added.

About Wasatch National Forest

Wasatch National Forest is a nature area or viewpoint in Oakley, Utah, in Summit County. It's an outdoor activity. The nearest other nature area or viewpoint is Oakley Overlook, about 2.8 miles away, with 53 more within 30 miles. It's a good fit for outdoor lovers.